Alton is a sixteen-year-old boy. His behavior is regulated by the rules of his parents, his school, his religion and the law. These mechanisms that keep Alton in check provide an example of:

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Social control refers to the various means used by a society to bring its members back into line with accepted norms and rules. In Alton's case, the rules of his parents, school, religion, and the law are all mechanisms of social control that regulate his behavior.

Alton Is a Sixteen-Year-Old Boy