$A$ family with three children is chosen at random. The probability that the oldest and youngest children are of the same gender is

  • A
    $\frac{3}{8}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{8}$

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