At its core, is a mental and emotional state where a person's behavior reverts to patterns associated with a younger age. This retreat can range from a few years younger than the individual's physical age to early childhood or even infancy. Experts identify several key characteristics:
: Stories often involve characters encountering mystical or scientific triggers—like a "Fountain of Youth"—that cause them to shrink and lose their maturity. Caregiver Dynamics Bojay Age Regression
