And groups like the Amish show that it's possible to uphold traditional ways of life even when exposed to modernity. The Amish let their teenagers live in the o

And groups like the Amish show that it's possible to uphold traditional ways of life even when exposed to modernity. The Amish let their teenagers live in the outside world for a few years and decide for themselves whether they want to return to the community or become generic Americans. The strategy seems to work: the Amish are growing tremendously.