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 Originally Posted by MadMojoMonkey
IIRC, the Amish kick their teens out of Amish country, and don't let them back for a bit and even then, they have to ask to come back as adults whom are choosing Amish life, knowing what they're giving up.
That's pretty remarkable.
is it? Is it really remarkable?
So when I visited Amish country, they showed us a video called "Jacob's Choice". And it was all about the process you just described. 'Jacob', the main character was at the age where he had to make his decision about going back to Amish country, or venturing out into the real world.
most of the plot is Jacob arguing with his parents because he's considering leaving. And thinking about an Amish girl he likes, but she's not leaving. Blah blah blah blah.
then Jacob leaves.
Then there is a montage of Jacob walking along country roads, through fields, hitchiking, etc. There's some close up shots of his face as he travels. There's some shots of him looking at buildings. And the montage just goes on and on.
Suddenly Jacob's sister becomes the narrator and tells us "Jacob eventually came back....."
Cut to Jacob with a beard, married to that girl he likes, playing with his amish babies.
And that's the Amish propaganda about their 'remarkable' sacrament of independence.
and at the end of the video, the tour hosts will tell you that 95% of Amish people's stories end like Jacob's. Only 5% decide to leave.
Can you spot what's wrong with this picture? It's quite the opposite of 'remarkable'.
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