Farmers used to let their children work with them in the field. Not only were farmers stuck to this tradition, but also workers in other professions were doing the same. Further more, the only role of the females was to raise children and to take care of the house. They were concerned with cooking, washing, cleaning and looking after the family. However, now, there has been a major change in the structure of the Egyptian family which is the separation of the family members.
Male members work in different professions, and the role of women has changed.
Currently, the members of the Egyptian family are separated in different houses located in different areas of the country. Young male members are now the house owners which was not the case in the past. A newly married couple lives in their own house which maybe located in a different city from their parent's. This has led to the autonomy of young males. They have become the decision makers of the house not their fathers.