On Amish youth and “running around” What does the word “Rumspringa” mean? What is the purpose of Rumspringa? Are Amish youth encouraged to behave badly during Rumspringa? Do youth have to follow the rules during Rumspringa? Why is Rumspringa important? Do Amish youth leave home during Rumspringa? Why do Amish have youth groups? What is a “Buddy […]
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Youth Experiences
Here in Holmes among the various groups of ” singing youngie ” we have volleyball games on Fri. nights. During the winter we have other activities, such as caroling, game night, knotting comforters for relief missions, benefit auctions,etc. On Sunday nights we gather around 5:30 and have supper, then hymn singing till 8:30.We sing some German & some English. Then after a period of visiting we head home.A boy with a girlfriend will take her home, then visit for a little while before heading home.There is no bed-courtship ! Thank God. We would consider this very inappropriate. Youth standards in our groups are much higher than 40 yrs. ago or so , for which we praise God.
Interesting! Nice to get an insider view!
Rumspringa
Where can you purchase A Change Within Journal?
A Change Within Journal for Amish Teens
Maureen I picked up the one in the photo above I believe at Gordonville Book Store in Lancaster County. I would bet it is also available via Raber’s Book Store in Holmes County, OH, which does mail order. Here is info on Raber’s including contact/order info at the link below. The price if I recall correctly was around $10 but you might want to confirm that first or send a little extra cash to cover any difference.
https://amishamerica.com/amish-publications-addresses-order-subscription-info/
Rumspringa and money
During rumspringa where do the youth get money to do things like go to movies or buy different clothes? Are they on something like an allowance?
Would they get a job? Move away from the community and support themselves?
Thanks for any info.