I think its precisely because they idolize it that it happens. If you're raised with people saying "there is nothing wrong with putting your hand on a hot stovetop" and actively celebrate it, when you actually do it you find out "gee this hurts". But... because a lot of people encouraged this, it can't be wrong... can it? No its the stovetop that shouldn't burn me when its hot. Its not my fault, it was a good idea! Its not really mental illness that's causing all this crap, its people being indoctrinated into thinking all this stupid behavior is ok.