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  1. Rumspringa - Wikipedia

    A view of rumspringa has emerged in popular culture that this divergence from custom is an accepted part of adolescence or a rite of passage for Amish youth. Among the Amish, …

  2. Rumspringa | Purpose, Meaning, Amish, Length, & Movie ...

    Rumspringa, a rite of passage and period of growth in adolescence for some Amish youths, during which time they face fewer restrictions on their behaviour and are not subject to the …

  3. The Real Meaning of Amish Rumspringa (It’s Not What You Think)

    Apr 7, 2024 · The word rumspringa literally means "running around" in Pennsylvania Dutch, and for some Amish youth, that's exactly what happens—sometimes in spectacular fashion.

  4. Rumspringa & Amish Youth (Myths & Realities) - Amish America

    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 – …

  5. The Amish tradition of Rumspringa: Here’s what people get ...

    May 10, 2024 · A rite of passage for young people in some Amish communities, Rumspringa is seen by most outsiders as a wild time away from strict Amish rules, when teenagers can …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …