3. Retirement is Another Stage of Life
In Amish communities, retirement is a very personal decision. While the retired person may no longer partake in a trade full-time, he or she usually moves next door to the kids and works full-time as a grandparent. Retired people often stay healthy and active by continuing to work on the family farms. The Amish embody the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, with retired community members helping a great deal with child care.
