Members of moshavim have more economic and family autonomy. On a moshav, each family maintains its own farm and household, while purchasing and marketing are cooperatively operated. Many immigrants preferred the moshav lifestyle to that of the kibbutz. The kibbutz movement has recently experienced many changes, both economic and social. Kibbutzim often have non-agricultural economies, depending instead on manufacturing or tourism for their income.
Individuals have more financial and social autonomy than in the past.
Family structure has also changed. In the last 20 years, kibbutzim have moved from communal sleeping quarters for children to family living arrangements. Since 1997, no kibbutz has had separate children's housing. Now, although they spend much of the day with their peers, kibbutz children live with their families until reaching Bar Mitzvah age. In addition, some kibbutzim emphasize communal activities less.