When Amish children finish school, they enter a transitional period between the ages of 14 and 16, when they often work at home or for a relatives or other Amish-owned business or farm in the community. At age 16, they typically join a youth group and began a more formal social experience.

How old do you have to be for rumspringa?

sixteen The rumspringa period begins when an Amish youth turns sixteen; at that age, since the youth has not yet been baptized, he or she is not subject to the churchs rules about permitted and forbidden behaviors.

How long do the Amish go on rumspringa?

around 2 years Each community has its own rules regarding Rumspringa, but it usually lasts for around 2 years. During this time, the adolescent is allowed to live outside of the community without Amish restrictions. After that time is up, he or she must return to the community and make a decision.

Can Amish return after leaving?

Any member is free to leave. A member who has left may even be allowed to return within a short time. A member who leaves permanently will, however, be shunned. Shunning means that the person will forever be considered an outsider -- a stranger -- and will not be allowed to participate in the community ever again.

Can you convert Amish?

You can begin wherever you are.” Yes, it is possible for outsiders, through conversion and convincement, to join the Amish community, but we must quickly add that it seldom happens. And to truly be a part of the Amish community one would need to learn the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.”