2006-11-29 15:07:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Anthropology
No, but some do during Rumspringa.
Rumspringa: Some Amish groups practice a tradition called rumspringa ("running around"). Teens aged 16 and older are allowed some freedom in behavior. It is a interval of a few years while they remain living at home, yet are somewhat released from the intense supervision of their parents. Since they have not yet been baptized, they have not committed to follow the extremely strict behavioral restrictions and community rules imposed by the religion. Depending upon the behavioral rules of their particular community, they may be allowed to date, go out with their friends, visit the outside world, go to parties, drink alcoholic beverages, wear jeans, etc. The intent of rumspringa is to make certain that youth are giving their informed consent if they decide to be baptized. About 80% to 90% decide to remain Amish.
2006-11-29 15:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by voidedius 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Amish Tattoo
2017-01-16 10:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are tired of being considered called "amish" and feel like envisioning more curses than they bargined for.
2006-11-30 03:17:17 · answer #3 · answered by romaniascott 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the proof and vintage of the Applejack.
2006-12-01 02:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by mailrick12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can, but they may not.
2006-11-29 16:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by paloma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋