INHWOI on Instagram: "around age 16, amish teenagers enter rumspringa, a period where they are given freedom to experience life outside community rules before choosing baptism. many try modern activities like parties, social media, jeans, or driving, with most later deciding to join the church, often estimated at about 85 to 90 percent. #reels #instareels #culturalhistory #religion #didyouknow"

pandora on Instagram: "Rumspringa is a period of adolescence in some Amish communities during which teenagers, typically from age 16, experience fewer restrictions and are allowed to explore aspects of the modern world before deciding whether to be baptized and commit to the Amish church or leave the community."

chilvrs on Instagram: "When Amish teenagers turn 16, they enter a period known as Rumspringa — meaning “running around.” It’s a coming-of-age tradition that allows them to temporarily step outside Amish rules and experience the modern world. During this time, teens are free to explore things usually forbidden in their community — like using technology, social media, driving cars, wearing modern clothes, or even partying. The idea is to let them make a conscious choice about their faith and lifes

Amish Youth Experience Internet During Rumspringa