Al and Peggy Believe That Their Children Should Have the Freedom

Al and Peggy believe that their children should have the freedom to be whom and what they want to be. They are loving and warm parents who respect their children's opinions and encourage their participation in decision-making. What effect is Al and Peggy's parenting likely to have on their adolescent child's identity status?

A) Their children are likely to be classified in the identity status group.
B) Their children are likely to be classified in the diffusion status group.
C) Their children are likely to be classified in the foreclosure status group.
D) Their parenting will most likely have little effect on their children's identity status, as parent-child interactions have been shown to be unrelated to identity formation.