Most children end up staying at home with their families until they finish school. Due to the amount of time spent studying, finances were generally limited for most young people. Meetings began at age fifteen and generally consisted of going to the movies or going to a dance club. Most single women were looking to date financially stable and well-educated men. Many couples, although invested in a relationship, did not agree to marry, but instead chose to live together and not have children. British children born in the medieval world were very much like American children in today's world. A recurring factor throughout European history, religion was a major necessity in the daily life of a medieval family. Almost immediately after the birth of a child, it was baptized. A child is not expected to behave like an adult. This is not to say that these children did not have responsibilities to take care of. In the morning, chores were assigned to them by their parents and guardians. Once the chores were done, the children were able to play together throughout the evening. Children often imitate their parents' behavior in public and in play. By imitating their parents in public and in play, children were able to learn the differences in gender roles. Folklore played a huge role in the child's early education. Families told stories full of creative imagination and including essential morals valued in society. At first the school was reserved for nobles, then eventually for everyone. Children who followed the full education system had to choose between two streams. One was to learn a specific trade and become an apprentice or, if they wanted to become scholars, they would have to choose a path in the monastery.