Beliefs and way of life. Humility, family, community, and separation from the world are the mainstays of the Amish. Everyday life and custom are governed by an unwritten code of behaviour called the Ordnung, and shunning (Meidung) remains an integral way in which the community deals with disobedient members.

What do the Amish do all day?

MARSHFIELD—If youve ever wondered what people in the local Amish community do all day, the answer is simple - they work. The Mail discovered just how hard, when one family allowed us into their home to spend an entire day. Their home is modest, functional and immaculate.