The ancient Egyptians' view of marriage as a holy bond was a matter of high esteem and respect. This is clearly seen in many statues and texts depicting men and women in an intimate and friendly association, and in dependence on each other; in addition to statues depicting parents with children.
The royal marriage was a major popular among the ancient Egyptians; to ensure social equality between spouses, and strengthen royal ties. It was also possible to choose a bride from close family knowledge. The age of marriage for girls was about 12 years. The families of the two brides usually shared the costs of marriage. While the bridegroom and his family were given an appropriate amount of money (as a dowry) and provided a house for the residence; the bride's family provided furniture and movables. Festivities and festivities were held on the occasion; the two families met to celebrate, and gifts were given to the couple, relatives, and friends. Egyptians have known these traditions through history.
The family members shared the tasks and responsibilities; each had a certain role so that things went smoothly and smoothly. In small houses, the mother was responsible for everything related to home affairs, included cooking, cleaning and caring for children. The larger houses were staffed by job-keepers and midwives to help the mother.
The ancient Egyptians were very proud of their children; they considered them a blessing and a great blessing. If a couple of children were deprived, they would go to the Lord and the Fathers for help and help. If the couple fails, however, in procreation, adoption is among the choices available.
The children of the ancient Egyptians used to play with toys, and other toys, to grow up. Young boys learn a craft from their parents or from a skilled craftsman. The girls were also engaged and trained at home by mothers. The Moslems sent their children, from the age of seven to school; to learn religion, writing, and arithmetic. With the absence of evidence of girls' schools, some received home schooling; a basis for reading and writing, while some became physicians.
Women had a distinct place in the family and social life. While women were expected to raise children and take care of domestic duties, there were some jobs available to them. Some women ran farms and businesses in the absence of their husbands or children. Women were also employed in the royal court and temples; as acrobats, dancers, singers, and performers. Wealthy families have hired maids (maids) or janitors to help with housework and raising children. Nobles could have become priests. Among the women who worked as professional worshipers in the funerals, and the makers of perfumes. Women had their own resources, independent of husbands; they had the right to own and dispose of private property, by sale, by grant or by will; At the same time, they were fully responsible for their actions before the law. A woman who was convicted of a grand crime was sentenced to death: but after the court ascertained that she was not pregnant. If a woman who is sentenced to death is pregnant, her execution was postponed until after her birth to her child.
There was a permanent need in ancient Egypt for the labor force; the economy depended on agriculture, like the adoption of civilization itself. This has brought to mind the fact that a large number of family members guarantees higher incomes. The conditions of the Egyptian environment (social), in the light of the enormous abundance of food; in addition to low costs, the ancient Egyptians have exempted from the enormous expenses of having children (and raising them). This is why the ancient Egyptians preferred to multiply their descendants. In return for caring for their children, the parents were fully obedient and respected by their children.
Moderation in ancient Egypt was a salient feature of family life; for the rights of men and women, seriousness, modesty, humility, entertainment and pleasure. Family ties were rooted in people's minds.

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