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    When Amish children turn 16 they are allowed to experience "the ways" of the rest of the world and then decide if they want to stay Amish or not. What do they call this time of youthful experience?

    Question #81692. Asked by star_gazer. (Jun 08 07 3:20 PM)


    mutchisman

    This period is called 'Rumspringa'

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumspringa

    Jun 08 07, 3:24 PM


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