 The status of the elderly, orphans, the disabled and windows were particularly divisive issues due to the reduced productivity of these members.Family size became a problem, as families were paid a wage according to the number of children they had and large families would take advantage of the collective's services, which proved to be a financial burden that smaller families resented having to support.Some social groups were also disliked and distrusted by the collectives - gypsies were seen as a burden and lacking in revolutionary participation.