Talk:Parenthood/@comment-180.246.14.61-20190613124445/@comment-38109392-20200613002319

Babies weren't even planned for this game. Pathea Games added babies out of the sheer player demand, but imo, that detracts efforts and resources from preexisting stuff that could use more polish. :/ Not to mention that time doesn't really pass for other characters - the other kids and other townsfolk will always appear the same, so it would be a bit odd for your child to grow up and join the other kids at school, wouldn't it? This game simply isn't focused on player children and their development. Predecessors in the genre like Stardew and Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons don't have your kid grow up, either. It's a lot of work for niche content; core gameplay takes priority.