id love to speak with one of them about life,living like that
2007-04-19 07:05:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Of course there are some who are raised Amish, but leave the community to live out in the world. But it's generally believed that 85% to 90% of them decide not to leave.
At age 16, Amish teens are given all the freedom they want before making their choice. This period is called "rumspringa," which is a Pennsylvania Dutch word that means "running around." Drinking seems to be the most popular activity that these kids indulge in, but whatever it is they're up to, the parents will turn a blind eye during that period.
2007-04-19 07:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by cmw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that some do. When they are older teens, they are allowed to explore the rest of the world a bit. I've heard stories from cops in amish areas that teenaged amish boys can raise as much hell as any other group of boys that age. There have even been cases of drug use and selling drugs in some amish communities.
Once they are a little older, however, they are expected to settle down and join the traditional community. I think most do, but some go out into the world and join the more worldly society. Most people might consider them extremely conservative and religious, even though to their families they are liberal rebels.
2007-04-19 14:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I worked with an Amish girl an she was a child psychologist, she had been brought up Amish. I was curious about it she really did not havethat much to say. Her and her sister lived together in a flat. Also read about a man who left his community with his son, he was areal bad guy, the son ended up dead it was tragic....
2007-04-19 14:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by beachloveric 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live near an Amish community. When I was a teenager, their teens would sneak out and party
with us. The girls were a little on the wild side.
Reminded me of any strict preacher's kids.
Just ordinary people
2007-04-19 14:09:44 · answer #4 · answered by redman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm sure they have and they are then shunned if they were baptized. As far as I know they have a period of time as young teenagers to sneak peek the English world. It's called 'rumspringen'. Once they decide to be Amish and are baptized as members, they will be shunned should they leave their faith or community.
2007-04-19 14:10:27 · answer #5 · answered by VW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you can talk to them about living life like that.....I met a kid that grew up Amish...after he went to college he came up to New York....He told me about growing up with out TV and electricity in the home..........I had no idea he was Amish till he told me....
2007-04-19 14:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes all the time.. actually it's part of their growning up when they're teenagers.. go out and see the world and stuff.
2007-04-19 14:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes FREEDOM
2007-04-19 14:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by irene k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋