Contrary to documentaries and pop culture references that paint Rumspringa as a free-for-all for Amish teens, it doesn’t necessarily mean leaving home for spring break-style partying.

By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — The idea of “Rumspringa” has a specific spot in the American imagination. A rite of passage for young people in some Amish communities, Rumspringa is seen by ...

When Amish children turn 16, the rules change. They're encouraged to experiment and explore. The idea is that teens will come back to the church after tasting the modern world. A new book explores ...

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Police say the party was for the teens to celebrate "Rumspringa," a rite of passage for Amish teens to take part in "English" activities. Thirty-five minors and 38 adults were arrested.

Nearly 40 teens were arrested over the weekend. Local police say it was connected to an Amish tradition. Rumspringa is a time for exploring and experimenting for a lot of Amish youth as they ...

This girl, like many Amish teens 16 and older, is in a period called rumspringa, when the strict rules of community life are temporarily lifted while an adolescent chooses whether to be baptized ...

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Run, don't walk, to Rumspringa, a dark comedy by writer/director Peter Zinn featuring exceptional performances by Jim Boerlin, C.S. Drury, Kirsty Meares, and breakout star Mickey Sumner. An Amish ...

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During 'Rumspringa,' Amish youth are encouraged to sample life in the mainstream.