A few years ago I saw a TV documentary about the Amish. When their children reach a certain age (I think it is 18) they are allowed to go “out into the world” for a one year period. It is called something like “Rumshpringen”. They use electricity, drink alcohol and smoke if they wish. Most of them (close to 100%) disavow this life and return to their communities. So the grass may seem greener but it usually isn’t.
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