This is a lovely premise for a game, bringing the stakes to a bit more "realistic" level and just trying to do your best which may not be that great but that's okay.

Too bad I would end up being the adult person in this game. Gritty hardcore games like to do the unwilling broken protagonist and one participates in the healing. This is a perfect light-hearted approach that still carries a story of a life turned around. 5/5 do-gooder reformed minions

This is an absolutely delightful idea for a game. Can't wait to play as a horrid little gobbo.