Amish Life

• The Amish are people from America, they are an old religious sect, direct descendent of the Anabaptist. They originated in the 1500s in Switzerland. All aspects of Amish lifestyle are dictated by a list of written/oral rules, known as the Ordnung, to a Amish , the Ordnung is a very strict and important list of rules they must follow, from the dress and hair length to buggy style and farming techniques. I fact, their follow the Ordnung so strictly that even taking a photograph using a camera is strictly forbidden. The Ordnung for each region and community are all different, this is why you see the daily acts and looks of Amish from different region varies. Their clothings encourage humility and separation from the world, they dress in a very simple style . Their clothes are often made at home, of plain fabric and dark in colour. Belts, sweaters, neckties and gloves are all forbidden to be worn. The Amish belives that technology weakens the family structure , it is belived that telephones and other communication devices are temptations that could lead an Amish away from his/her bonded community. Instead of getting electricity from plants, they use windmills to generate the electricity needed. Amish education includes basic reading, writing, math, geography, along with vocational training and socialization in Amish history and values. Formal Amish education ends at the eighth grade.To the Amish, their family are very important to them, in fact, it is the most important social unit. Usually, the father are considered the head of the family. For the Amish, the centre of their life is their home. Every family gathering takes place in their homes. They don't vote and they don't enlist in the military, but they do pay taxes.

The Advantages of Their Lifestyle

• Their family are bonded together very strongly.
• They will not be easily influenced by outer forces.
• They are strongly bonded together so other races would not dare to attack them.
• Their lifestyle is very relaxing, leisure and less stress compared to life in the city.
• No obsession over having the latest electronic gadgets.
• No competition between neighbours and friends.
• Amish children will grow up with many good manners.
• Their life is simple not complexed.

The Disadvantages of Their Lifestyle:

• Their lifestyle is a bit too strict.
• Their lives may be boring as they are always following to only one set of rules for a long time.
• They are isolated from other people and other country.
• If you caught a fatal disease no transport even to the nearest hospital.
• They may not be updated about the latest news and things happening around them.
• Their children may grow up finding it hard entering the society.
• It will be hard for them to find job outside if they needs to.
• It may be hard communicating with them.
• They may become to outdated with the news as technology is progressing fast.
• Their teaching method may be too old.
• Their strictness may not be good.
• Without free time, their personality may be affected.
• Will not be able to save the happy moments using photographs.