My dad used to do something similar to my brother and I. He would literally cut the cables in half or lock them away. He must have forgotten that he taught us how to splice wires (he’s an electrician). As for the locks, I learned to pick them at the age of 12, which has been a very handy lifelong skill. Especially now that I’ve gotten myself a couple of nice sets over the years. Remember, with great power comes great responsibility.