Thank you. Your words really do mean a lot.
We made this game for a game jam, so unfortunately we had to limit the scope to make it to the deadline. However, doing updates and expanding the story is something we're definitely open to!
The Child is a part of the content that we had to limit, and right now only serves as a bit of a lore extra, and doesn't serve an objective to finishing the game.
That being said, we just finished up some remaining bugs and some of the things you mentioned are actually addressed in this version!
It also includes a wonderful dynamic soundtrack that goes along with the game. If you're keen to trying the game one more time, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Thank you!