From Rumspringa to Marriage

An Excerpt from The Amish

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality
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Author: Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, Steven M. Nolt ISBN: 9781421410470
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Publication: March 1, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, Steven M. Nolt
ISBN: 9781421410470
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication: March 1, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English

Rumspringa, literally translated as "running around," is a time when Amish youth socialize with their peers and are allowed some autonomy before officially joining the church as young adults. It has become one of the most recognized aspects of Amish life, both real and mythologized. During this time they face the two most crucial decisions of their lives: whether to join the church, and if and whom to marry. Rumspringa, an exciting adventure and at times a period of inner turmoil, commences at age sixteen—or seventeen in more traditional groups—and continues until marriage. With few exceptions, adolescents eagerly count the days until they are old enough to join the young folks. In this digital short, Kraybill considers the nuances of this important rite of passage into Amish adulthood.

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Rumspringa, literally translated as "running around," is a time when Amish youth socialize with their peers and are allowed some autonomy before officially joining the church as young adults. It has become one of the most recognized aspects of Amish life, both real and mythologized. During this time they face the two most crucial decisions of their lives: whether to join the church, and if and whom to marry. Rumspringa, an exciting adventure and at times a period of inner turmoil, commences at age sixteen—or seventeen in more traditional groups—and continues until marriage. With few exceptions, adolescents eagerly count the days until they are old enough to join the young folks. In this digital short, Kraybill considers the nuances of this important rite of passage into Amish adulthood.

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