A bad day for the Sims

*Sob*

Bad news, everyone. My Sims3 file suddenly and without warning glitched out and corrupted on me. After hours and hours of playing, watching Ash and Meghan and Puck grow up and start their lives and careers, I now have to start completely over from a new file. (Insert frustrated scream.)

But, now that I have to start over, I can begin anew and show the gang from the very beginning. If people still want to see them, of course.

So...should I keep going? What says everyone?

ALSO, if I do start over, would you like to see Meghan, Ash, and Puck as kids, or should I start them as teens?

Thanks for the input! :)