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What is the term used in adolescent years for Amish youth who “sow their wild oats”?

April 26, 2017Adolescent Amish term Used youth

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What is the term used in adolescent years for Amish youth who “sow their wild oats”?

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The term is is known as “rumm-shpringa” which translates to “run around”. Amish youth may experiment with aspects of the English world during this time which occurs before they join the church and marry.