i feel like they have to rush a bit because the kids are growing up so quickly, and really the pacing of the seasons being released was quickly eclipsed by the aging of the kids. I mean, Arya should still be like what, 14? 13? idk. i can't recall that they ever said how many years the kids had been alive for, but there was always vague referrals to marrying ages and what not. I mean, Sansa should still be like 19?