Both Mateo's Parents and Ayden's Parents Are Divorced, and Mateo

Multiple Choice

Both Mateo's parents and Ayden's parents are divorced, and Mateo and Ayden each live with their mother and stepfather, but see their biological father often. Mateo's biological father and stepfather get along quite well, but Ayden's biological father and stepfather frequently argue and have a conflictual relationship. Which of the following statements is the BEST prediction of how the boys will adjust to their new families?

A) Mateo and Ayden will likely be similarly well adjusted because contact with noncustodial fathers is beneficial for adjustment.
B) Ayden will likely be better adjusted than Mateo because conflict between his stepfather and father will make him closer to his biological father.
C) Mateo will likely be better adjusted than Ayden because of the low conflict between his stepfather and father.
D) Mateo and Ayden will likely be similarly poorly adjusted because of their parents' divorces.