All eight Paralives life stages
From first cries to legacy elders — age settings control pacing. Pair this page with the relationships guide for family drama and the town guide for kid-friendly hangouts.
🔄 Aging controls (player view)
- Off — storyteller mode for static casts
- Slow — savor each stage
- Normal — intended cadence
- Fast — generational speedruns
- Per-sim locks — freeze mentors while heirs grow
👶 Stage list
Baby
Fully dependent — caregivers cover every need.
Tip: Tag-team parents if burnout hits.
Toddler
Walking, talking, toy chaos — faster need swings.
Tip: Story time + blocks = skill and bond progress.
Child
School days, playground friends, starter hobbies.
Tip: Lock 1-2 hobbies early for teen payoff.
Pre-Teen
Social drama begins — friendships stick longer now.
Tip: Shape friend/rival seeds before teen years.
Teen
Part-time jobs unlock — prime time to grind skills.
Tip: Bank cash for young-adult housing.
Young Adult
Full careers, moving out, babies optional.
Tip: Pick aspiration + career synergy now.
Adult
Midlife skill mastery + juggling elders/kids.
Tip: Perfect chunk for generational saves.
Elder
Legacy time — pass skills & stories down.
Tip: Keep social visits high; loneliness stings harder.
🤰 Pregnancy & babies
Romantic partners unlock Try for Baby — pregnancy adds moodlets, partner interactions, and planning around work. Babycare is hands-on — lean on co-parents or hired help if available in your build.
🏫 School ages
Children/teens school off-screen with performance impacting mood — balance homework with skill hobbies to set up young-adult jobs.