Coming-of-age traditions exist in many cultures, from Hispanic Quinceaneras to Jewish Bat and Bar Mitzvahs, even the American Sweet 16 celebration. In the Amish culture, youth determine whether they will be baptized into the church through a process called Rumspringa.
â??Itâ??s basically the point in your life when you are trying to decide do you want to stay Amish or not,â? said 18-year-old Mary, who wishes to remain anonymous for the purpose of this story.
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