Rumspringa & Amish Youth (Myths & Realities)
Aug 23, 2010 — Rumspringa is the term used to describe the period of adolescence Amish young people go through starting at age 16. Rumspringa has often been covered in books and films - to varying degrees of accuracy. There are many misconceptions about Rumspringa.
Rumspringa - Wikipedia
The Amish, a subsect of the Anabaptist Christian movement, intentionally segregate themselves from other communities as a part of their faith. For Amish youth, the Rumspringa normally begins at age 16 and ends when a youth chooses either to be baptized in …
Amish youth experience a rite of passage called Rumspringa. It’s …
May 10, 2024 — CNN — The idea of “Rumspringa” has a specific spot in the American imagination. A rite of passage for young people in some Amish communities, Rumspringa is seen by most outsiders as a wild...
Here's What It's Like To Be An Amish Teen During Rumspringa
Oct 13, 2021 — For Amish youth, it's difficult to escape the highly religious upbringing that is central to their lives. And, for many teens who take steps outside of their community, that means thinking about the prospects of both heaven and hell.
The traditional Amish youth period of Rumspringa
During Rumspringa, Amish youth enter a time of greater social activity. Traditional youth activities include volleyball, swimming, ice skating, picnics, hiking, and large outdoor “supper” parties.
Amish Rumspringa (Amish Teenagers) - Amish Heritage
Jul 3, 2024 — Rumspringa is simply a period of time when Old Order Amish teenagers (16 and up), who are not yet church members, are allowed to explore the modern world before deciding whether they want to permanently join the Amish church. Some people also call it …
What is Amish Rumspringa?
Apr 7, 2024 — “Rumspringa” is a period of time when Amish teenagers are allowed to leave the community and live in the modern world before deciding whether they want to join the Amish church for good. Rumspringa literally means “running around” in Pennsylvania Dutch.
Rumspringen | Exploring the Choices of Amish Youth During …
The Choices of Amish Youth During Rumspringa. Growing up in the Amish community, young people face a unique decision when they enter Rumspringa, a period of exploration and freedom before they commit to the Amish way of life.
Rumspringa: When Amish Kids Turn 16. Understanding The Cost …
Mar 13, 2021 — When Amish youth turn 16, they are permitted – encouraged – to go out beyond the community to explore life in the secular world. This happens with their peers on weekends, when they are given some leeway by their parents.
Rumspringa – Amish Studies - Elizabethtown College
In many communities, Rumspringa is a period when some Amish youth, boys more than girls, experience greater freedom. They are no longer under the control of their parents on weekends and, because they are not baptized, they are not yet under the authority of the church.