It's a forced meme honestly. Very few people are shut ins or even virgins the media is jus trying to force a image on you
Impossible Rites of Passage and Society
Dylan Russell
Easton Fisher
Your wife's suggestion is a good one. Maybe take some survival/ranger courses together & any other necessary preparation, and go on a reasonably demanding backpacking trip to some spectacular part of a national park that's only accessible by foot, and where few people go.
Wyatt Williams
Check out Joseph Campbell's ideas on coming of age through facing adversity, with the aid of mentors.
Juan Moore