During the phallic stage,children develop hostility toward the same-sex parent because they desire an exclusive relationship with the opposite-sex parent.Freud argued that this conflict is typically resolved by the:

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Freud believed that during the phallic stage, children develop a desire for an exclusive relationship with the opposite-sex parent, which leads to hostility towards the same-sex parent. This conflict is typically resolved by taking on many of the values and ideals of the same-sex parent, which helps the child identify with them and resolve the conflict.

During the Phallic Stage,children Develop Hostility Toward the Same-Sex Parent