It's mean to lock your kids in their rooms.
Dave's children Tom and Sandy have made a huge mess by leaving their things everywhere.
Dave wants to punish his children.
Dave decides to tell his children they won't be allowed to watch television that night as a punishment.
Dave decides to put both Tom and Sandy in their respective rooms and to lock them in there for the rest of the day.
Tom and Sandy grow up to realize what their chores and duties are and why it's important to do them.
Tom and Sandy are both traumatized as they feel caged in and lonely since they can't call for help.