Rumspringa translates to ”Running Around”

This period is akin to a gap year for the Amish. They take time off the strict rules of the church and their parents. It begins when teenagers are around 14 to 16 years old. It lasts for about two years, giving them enough time to make the decision whether to remain in the church or leave it entirely.

They enter a period of greater social activities and can explore what lies beyond their town and church.