What underlying cause can explain the socialization of students into a workforce schedule as a latent function of education?

The hidden reason behind students being taught to follow a strict schedule is that schools act as a training ground for the future workforce, which society needs to function smoothly. By imposing a timetable, schools teach punctuality, discipline, and the ability to work within set hours—skills that employers expect. This schedule training is a way of ensuring that when students leave school they can immediately fit into a predictable workplace rhythm. For example, a student who learns to start lessons at 8 a. m.