Which of the following is a latent function of the educational system in the United States?

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Keeping children out of trouble while parents are at work is a latent function of the educational system in the United States because it is not an explicit goal of the system, but it helps to keep children occupied and supervised while their parents are at work, thus reducing the likelihood that they will engage in delinquent behavior. Teaching reading and writing (A) is an explicit and manifest function, while preparing a modern workforce to use technology (C) and instructing new immigrants in American values and history (D) are also explicit but may be either manifest or latent depending on the specific goals of the educational system. Therefore, the correct choice is B.

Which of the Following Is a Latent Function of the Educational