Parafolk · Life stages
Life Stages
baby to elder - Every Parafolk ages through 8 life stages from Baby to Elder. Each has a defined age range, an in-game duration and its own personality unlocks. Aging speed has 3 settings.
8 life stages
Baby to Elder
3 aging speeds
What are all the life stages in Paralives? (8)
Life stages
All Paralives life stages with age ranges and properties
| Stage | Age Range | Duration (Normal) | Growth Spurts | School | Romance | Personality Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baby | 0-1 | - | No | No | ||
 Toddler | 2-4 | - | No | No | Stats | |
 Child | 5-8 | Yes | No | TalentStats | ||
 Pre-Teen | 9-12 | Yes | No | VibeStats | ||
 Teen | 13-17 | Yes | Yes | SocialStatsLifestyles | ||
 Young Adult | 18-39 | - | No | Yes | Stats | |
 Adult | 40-64 | - | No | Yes | ||
 Elder | 65+ | - | No | Yes | ||
How does aging work?
Every Parafolk ages through 8 life stages from Baby to Elder. Each stage covers a defined age range and lasts a set number of in-game days at Normal speed. The baby and toddler years are the shortest - 3 and 4 days - while Young Adult, Adult and Elder are the longest at 25 days each. A full life from Baby to the end of Elder lasts 112 days at Normal speed.
Growth spurts happen during the Child (2), Pre-Teen (3) and Teen (4) stages. At a growth spurt, a Parafolk's personality can change.
Personality categories unlock gradually as a Parafolk ages. Stats become available from the Toddler stage onward. Talent unlocks at Child. Vibe arrives in Pre-Teen. Teen stage adds Social and Lifestyles. Baby, Toddler, Child and Pre-Teen Parafolk cannot be created in the Paramaker - the youngest starting stage there is Teen.
How do aging speed settings work in Paralives?
Aging speed is set globally at the start of a save. The multiplier applies to every life stage equally.
Aging speed settings
| Setting | Multiplier | Label | Young Adult at this speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | Shortest lifespan | ||
| Normal | Default lifespan | ||
| Long | Longest lifespan |
Paramaker Starting Stages
Not every life stage can be chosen as a starting point in the Paramaker. Baby, Toddler, Child, and Pre-Teen Parafolk cannot be created from scratch - they must be born or age into those stages during gameplay. The youngest starting stage available in the Paramaker is Teen (age 13).
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many life stages are in Paralives?
Paralives has 8 life stages: Baby (ages 0-1), Toddler (2-4), Child (5-8), Pre-Teen (9-12), Teen (13-17), Young Adult (18-39), Adult (40-64), and Elder (65+). Each stage has a configurable base duration measured in in-game days.
When can Parafolk start romantic relationships in Paralives?
Romance becomes available starting with the Teen life stage (ages 13-17). Baby, Toddler, Child, and Pre-Teen Parafolk cannot form romantic relationships. Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Parafolk all have romance available.
How does aging speed work in Paralives?
Aging speed is a global game setting. Short aging applies a 0.5x multiplier to all stage durations, halving each stage. Normal aging uses the base durations as shown. Long aging uses a 4x multiplier, making each stage last four times as long.
What are growth spurts in Paralives?
Growth spurts are personality-change events during the Child, Pre-Teen and Teen life stages. Child Parafolk have 2 growth spurts, Pre-Teens have 3 and Teens have 4.