Most of the things parents punish kids for is stupid sh*t that they shouldn't be punished for. Kids just want to be free, instead of being unnaturally owned by, subordinate to and micromanaged by their caretakers and the school system. I have a feeling the whole idea of punishing children for their wrongdoings instead of mentoring and nurturing by other means is a characteristic of a screwed up society. Destroying toys is almost as antagonistic and violent as physical punishment, and it's a waste of resources in a world where we can't afford to waste resources.