Which arrangement describes the Kibbutz approach to child-rearing compared with the traditional family?

• A. The community collectively handles child-rearing
• B. Individuals are sole caregivers
• C. Children are cared for by the state
• D. Parents do not participate in child care

Answer: (A)

In a kibbutz, child-rearing is organized collectively by the community rather than by individual parents. Babies and young children are typically cared for in communal nurseries or children’s houses, with caregiving provided by trained staff and other kibbutz members as part of everyday life. Parents still contribute to work and may visit, but the day-to-day care is shared, reflecting the communal ethos. This is why the arrangement described is that the community collectively handles child-rearing. It contrasts with a traditional family where parents are the primary caregivers, and it isn’t about state care or parents not participating. Modern kibbutzim have varied practices, but the classic idea is communal child-rearing.