Once the Amish turn 16 Rumspringa begins, “‘You can't wait to turn 16,’”(Chappell). During Rumspringa the Amish finally get to learn about the outside world. They get to have worldly experiences like buying clothes, riding in a car, and even drinking. People come from far and wide to join their “English” parties. Local police say that they have received multiple noise complaints from Amish parties. One local sheriff said the sheer size of the parties is what sets them apart from other noise complaints. Despite their calm upbringings these 16 to 22 year olds don't hold back at parties(Chappell).There's no doubting that the Amish make the most of their few years of freedom.
Rumspringa is about more than just partying and having worldly experiences.
Rumspringa is about more than just partying and having worldly experiences.