I'm really enjoying this programme, and also watched the one where the Amish teenagers came to live with families in Britain.

The producers have chosen a good bunch of teenagers and I believe they will take something from this experience. The barn raising was a wonderful example of a community working together for the benefit of one of their group and for no personal gain - other than a sense of well-being at helping others.

Whilst the Amish lifestyle is not for me (no electricity means no laptop which means no forum) I do think our society could learn a lot from their sense of community.

I didn't see it, but have seen Amish programmes before.. It's interesting isn't it?  have to say though: I would never be able to live like that.  Guess it's what you're used to.  I do admire them though for not needing modern technology and for not needing material things.  

I was gobsmacked at how 'liberal' thinking for Amish people the home they went to was - women allowed to work in the work shop   that's progressive for Amish 

I couldn't be doing with the rules or religion but I love the sense of community with the Amish and I have a feeling the boys will take much more on board than the girls because the girls see themselves as slaves, chained to the kitchen sink where as the boys are getting in there with the barn raising and a good honest days work 

The girls had better get a chance at an Amish quilting session that's all I can say 

I also love the community spirit Pengy.  Something that is massively missing in society today.