Ted's mother wears a t-shirt that says "because i'm your mom, that's why! " she is usually critical of her son and his friends, and only rarely allows him to give his opinion in family decision-making. ted's mom is exhibiting the traits associated with the parenting style.

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.