My eldest son attended & graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. On his 21st birthday, his college pals took him to the local strip joint. (A pretty normal celebration for the English!) He was extremely surprised to see that more than half of the gents in attendance were [apparently] Amish, as evidenced by their dress . . . → Read More: Horse-Drawn Carriages at a Strip Joint…Whats Up With That?
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What do Amish people eat? Do you all ever go out to eat. Do you have any dietary restrictions, and do you have vegetarians in your culture? Click the link below to listen to my answer. Please remember that I talk about my experience and what I know! Click here to listen to . . . → Read More: What do Amish people eat? Do you have any contact with you family now? Yes, my family and I do keep in contact with my parents and most of my siblings. We try to visit about twice a year since we do live about 300 miles from my parents house. We do have non-Amish friends that live 4 miles from my . . . → Read More: Growing up Amish…..What is it like? Thank you so much for asking……. What did you do during rumspringa? Did you go anywhere? Rumspringa is not practiced in all Amish communities and even though it may be practiced in the community you live in you may still not be allow to do it if your parents don’t allow it. It was not allowed or practiced . . . → Read More: I am doing a research project on Amish Life, and I need an “interview section” would you please answer the questions below for me? Believe it or not the role of an Amish woman is not much different than that of any woman a couple of centuries ago. In our home as I was growing up it was my mothers duty to do the following: first and foremost take care of the children Domestic violence is just as common among the Amish community as it is outside. I know some people don’t believe that and I would love to report that too, however, we have to remember that Amish people are human beings just like the rest of the world. They experience the same feelings and emotions as anyone . . . → Read More: I am currently doing comparative research on the Amish community and their rates/belief practices on domestic violence. I would gladly accept any help you can lend me. Thank you for asking…… From the family of ten children, four are still practicing the Amish lifestyle and six are not. It is unusual for sixty percent of a family to leave. Unfortunately that was not the case with our family. I feel sad for my parents and the remain Amish siblings that we cannot all enjoy . . . → Read More: Are your siblings still in that lifestyle? No I do not wear a headcovering and have not done so since shortly after I left my family, community, and Amish faith behind. I say shortly after because for the first few months after I had left whenever I visited my folks I dressed in my Amish clothes (including head covering) just to visit. I . . . → Read More: No you still wear a headcovering? Thank you for asking….. To begin with I am going to assume you are asking if the education that the Amish children get causes life to be more difficult than the Amercian education given to children today. If this is not what you are asking the please submit your question again and I am sorry for misunderstanding. The . . . → Read More: I am currently writing a paper on how “the amish educational life is harder than American educational life” do you think you can tell me some facts that can help me better persuade my readers? The Amish do not go out and recruit or try to get people to join their church/community. However, if someone is truly sincere and wants to live that lifestyle, abide by their rules, and become a member of the church they are most welcome of that. |
 Anna Dee Olson is an author, inspirational speaker and coach. She speaks from the heart not only as a speaker but also in her book. The Amish are the most secretive culture in America. Anna is here to break down that gap between the Amish and mainstream America. Anna is open to all types of questions, which she will answer with sincerity. The power of persuasion is huge but Anna changed her life by nurturing her purpose and vision. Today Anna is available to help you understand the Amish culture, the best of that culture, and what you can learn from her journey. Contact Anna at www.GrowingUpAmish.com today for a customized workshop/program. |
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