Rumpspringa

      I would infer that this liminal period when the Amish are exposed to the 'English' world is confusing to them because they have never been exposed to this type of social and physical environment. It is as if almost everything from automobiles to air conditioning is completely foreign to this young adults and they have to quickly adjust their life styles to respond to all of these exotic amenities.
      I would think that these young Amish adults initially find conflict between their individual freedoms and their communal responsibilities at first when they are exposed to the outside world. However, since most young adults return to the Amish church after Rumpspringa, I would imagine that most of them understand why their religious practices demand such a strong bond between the members of the community. Additionally, the consequences of not returning to the church after Rumpspringa such as being excommunicated and ostracized also deeply affects their decision too.