Teen Life among the Amish and Other Alternative Communities: Choosing a Lifestyle

Imagine growing up without television, radio, video games, or even electric lights. For some people, such conditions may be hard to visualize. And yet the Amish-a religious group found throughout North America-actually do grow up without those things. What's more, when they are old enough to decide whether they want to continue living the traditional life or join mainstream society, most of them choose to continue in their current lifestyle. But why? Reading this book, you will learn about the Amish and other people who choose to live alternative lifestyles. You will see how they live and why they choose to live as they do. This book will give you glimpses into different cultures, different religions, and different ways of thinking that can be found right here in North America.