Jeannie and Colin believe that their children should have the freedom to explore options and to choose who and what they want to be. They are affectionate parents who respect their children's opinions and allow them to have a say in family decision making. Such a pattern of parenting often characterizes youth

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The parenting style described in the passage is one that encourages exploration and independence, which is more likely to result in youth who are classified in either the "moratorium" or the "achievement" identity statuses. These statuses reflect a sense of actively working toward or having achieved a clear, self-chosen identity.

Jeannie and Colin Believe That Their Children Should Have the Freedom