Rumspringa
Rumspringa is a rite of passage that exposes Amish children to other cultures when they reach puberty. Certain Amish teenagers are allowed to leave their families to engage in activities that are normally prohibited at home.
Rumspringa
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Normal Marriages
Contrary to popular belief, the Amish community does not practice arranged marriages. Amish marriages are predominantly formed through traditional courtship and dating rituals. When it comes to selecting a wedding partner, there are no arranged marriages with parents or other mediators. Young people must marry within their Amish denomination to be baptized (usually the denomination in which they grew up).
Normal Marriages
