During the anal stage, parents insist that the child ________. Accordingly, an anal character is consistently dealing with issues of ________.
A) remain passive and dependent; dependency and passivity
B) relinquish his or her attachment to the opposite-sex parent; jealousy and sexual identity
C) exhibit self-control and obedience; control and relations to authority
D) be assertive and productive; creation and enhancement of life

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During the anal stage, according to Freudian theory, the focus is on toilet training, where parents emphasize self-control and obedience. An anal character, as a result, often grapples with issues related to control and their relationship with authority figures.

During the Anal Stage, Parents Insist That the Child ________