More than happy: the wisdom of Amish parenting

Introduction

Part I. Family

Family

Marriage in a Horse-and-Buggy Society

Divorce

The Role of the Extended Family

Eating Together

The Importance of Gender Roles

"Working Moms"

Part II. Community

Community

Intentional Connectedness

The Concept of Uffgevva

Heritage

The Blessing of a Second Language

Taking Care of One Another

Less Focus on Formal Education, More on Lifelong Learning

Part III. Discipline

Discipline

More than Happy

Teaching Respect

Punishments and Consequences

Shunning

Part IV. Amish Work Ethic

Amish Work Ethic

The Importance of Chores

Allowances

The Job Market

The Importance of Fun

Part V. Technology

Technology

Quality Time Versus Quantity Time

Deciding

Fewer Wants

Making Choices

Part VI. Faith

Faith

The Discipline of Patience

Fostering Forgiveness

Teaching Generosity

Choosing Your Faith

What We Can Learn

Part VII. So, What's an Englisch Parent to Do?

So, What's an Englisch Parent to Do?

Acknowledgments