The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Rumspringa

Once a teenager in the Amish community turns 14, the pressure is on. They are slowly introduced to the idea of living life outside of the Amish community and are even encouraged to spend time in the "modern" world. This custom is called Rumspringa, which roughly translates to "running around." Sometimes, the teens leave the community. More often than not, they stick to their roots.

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