The family was the most important group in ancient Egyptians society. The father was  the head of the family in ancient Egypt, but woman had more rights than woman in the other early civilizations had. They could own property, buy and sell goods, and obtain divorces. Wealthy woman even served as priests, managing temples. Wives of farmers, helped their husbands in the fields. Few Egyptian children went to school. They spent most of their time having fun with dolls, board games etc. Young girls were taught to cook, sew, and run a household. While young boys were taught to farm, trade and inherit their father's business. When they became teenagers, they were expected to get married and have families of their own. Later on they had the job to take care of their parents when they were too old to work. This responsibility included making sure the parents were given a proper burial after they died.