Frolic Barn Raising
Barn raising is a huge event in the Amish community. Most people call it a frolic because the work is balanced with socializing. Raising a barn symbolizes hard work and community and is the visual reminder of how mutual aid benefits everyone.
Frolic Barn Raising
High Retention Rate
The retention rate for the Amish is very high. This might be because the community focuses on communal support and family values. Therefore, people don’t want to leave because they don’t feel oppressed. Roughly 90 percent of kids born into the community stay there.
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High Retention Rate
