Question

which of the following is a latent function of the u.s. educational system? teaching new immigrants about american history keeping children out of trouble while parents are at work preparing a modern workforce to use smartphones teaching children to read and write

Explanation:

Latent functions are unintended and unrecognized functions of a social - institution. Teaching new immigrants about American history, preparing a modern workforce to use smartphones, and teaching children to read and write are manifest (intended) functions of the educational system. Keeping children out of trouble while parents are at work is an unintended benefit of the educational system.

Answer:

keeping children out of trouble while parents are at work