The kibbutz made a serious attempt to do this. Children were raised communally, and saw their parents only on occasion. Results were mixed. Many reported signi

The kibbutz made a serious attempt to do this. Children were raised communally, and saw their parents only on occasion. Results were mixed. Many reported significant psychological scarring. Others see it as strong predictors of achievement and independence. In any case there is no more communal child rearing in any kibbutz today.