Final answer:
Ambilineal descent, which allows families to choose either the father's or the mother's line for tracing kinship, could potentially give children certain advantages in life, so the statement is true. Bilateral descent, on the other hand, traces kinship through both parents' lines and is different from ambilineal descent.
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer whether ambilineal descent, also known as the 'Burger King approach,' allows parents to provide their children with an advantage that will help them in life, we must first understand what ambilineal descent entails. Ambilineal descent is a form of unilateral descent where the lineage is traced through either the father's side only or the mother's side only. Societies with ambilineal descent allow families to choose which line of descent to follow, often based on the advantages or opportunities that one side may provide. This could be seen as giving children advantages that will help them in life, based on the decision of their parents at the time of marriage. Therefore, the statement is (A) True.
In contrast, bilateral descent traces kinship through both the mother's and father's ancestral lines. This form of descent is most commonly practiced in the United States. It is important to note that bilateral descent does not focus on a single gendered line, unlike ambilineal descent.
Now, regarding the provided choices, a child who associates his line of descent with his father's side only would be part of a patrilineal descent system, which is not an option given. However, the correct term relating to descent that follows both sides is 'bilateral.' It is important to clarify that bilateral descent and ambilineal descent are distinct concepts, with bilateral involving both parents, while ambilineal involves a choice between the mother's or father's side.