The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Start 'Em Young

Amish children start working at a super young age. Not only are they responsible for their schoolwork, but they must help out their parents with the day-to-day chores. Little girls stick with their mothers as they take care of their younger siblings and do housework, while the boys are outside doing the yardwork and farming with their fathers.

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The More You Know

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