Isolated From The Community
After their Rumspringa journey, the Amish youth have a difficult decision to make. They must decide if they want to stay with the church or abandon it. This decision is tricky because if they abandon it then they will be cut off from their family and the entire community for the rest of their lives. This is why 90% stay loyal.
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Technology Exceptions
The majority of Amish communities have strict rules in terms of technology but some communities are more flexible than others. The Alona Amish community permits tractors, mechanical refrigerators, bathtubs with running water and also propane gas. Some communities go as far as to allow cell phones.