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Not all of the Amish people use zero electricity. Some people use electricity if ever they come across emergency situations like work or other serious issues. They live by the word, “Gelassenheit.” which translates to “letting be” in German. They have a strong belief that God wants us to live on this land as it is, with no artificial light or energy which man has created.
What About The Beards?
The Amish believe that men are supposed to keep their beards as they are but not their mustaches. During the 1800s, mustaches meant that you are in the military or from a wealthy family. The Amish people try to avoid following trends and just stay ordinary so mustaches had to go.
Everyone Else Is “English”
Everyone else outside of the Amish community is referred to as English. The first people that interacted with the Amish after they settled in the American soil were the English settlers who only used the English language. Because they never actually change their customs, the world English stuck through.
Free Passes For Teens
Everyone in the Amish community is human, so the parents are very understanding. The parents in the Amish, know very well that teen angst and rebellion exists. So even if some youngsters stir up some trouble, they make sure they do not punish them much, in the hopes that they do not leave.
Rumspringa
Rumspringa means running around. It is the time during which young Amish kids get to live the“English” life outside of their world. By the age of 14 to 18, Amish kids can go and explore the world and actually see what it has to offer. These people are quite fair if you think about it.
Amish Teens And The Outside World
The Rumspringa experience can go on to as long as the teenagers want. These kids get to explore the technological and up to date life out of their Amish territories. Ultimately, the choice is made by the youngsters to either leave the Amish for good or go back and practice their faith.