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absolutely not - empty threats should never be made, and you should never punitively get rid of a child's treasured possession.
If they do not behave punish them directly and without cruelty... until they do obey your reasonable requests.
If they do not behave punish them directly and without cruelty... until they do obey your reasonable requests.