When parents set rules with little justification and enforce them without explanation, children are more likely to remain in the identity ________ status. These teens are prevented from experimenting with different selves, and simply do what they are told to do.

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Foreclosure is the identity status where adolescents adopt the values and beliefs of their parents without question or exploration of alternate perspectives. When parents set rules without justification and enforce them without explanation, children are more likely to remain in this identity foreclosure status because they are not given the opportunity to explore and experiment with different selves.

When Parents Set Rules with Little Justification and Enforce Them