The celibacy thing is awkward and unenforceable. That Anakin is able to keep his marriage secret is proof it doesn’t work.
The whole thing is dependent on finding kids who have the ability to use the Force, and families willing to sever all ties with them so they can go off and play with laser swords. (Can you say creepy cult?) Maybe if Jedi were allowed to sow their wild oats, there would be more of them around.