It is impossible to discuss this topic without acknowledging the friction it causes. On one side are the "Timeline Advocates"—players who genuinely want a generational farming sim where the world evolves. They argue that keeping characters children forever is a waste of narrative potential.
While never explicitly stated, community estimates and in-game clues (like her tutoring sessions with Penny) place her between 6 and 10 years old . stardew valley jas marriage
In the game, years can pass. You can play for a decade of in-game time. You will witness your own children stay trapped in the toddler stage forever, and you will watch the adults age without ever changing their routines. The world is frozen in a loop. It is impossible to discuss this topic without