I would. To be that evil and capable of twisting at 14? This was an adult with a huge ego.
Fortunately, you don’t know my nieces. When their dad was in Iraq they stayed with us. They dug holes in the decorative volcanic rock covering our fireplace and chimney using our good silverware. Everyday I was faced with more unspeakable destruction. I tried to reason with them. I carved a custom paddle for the two of them, but was not allowed to use it. They knew I was bluffing. At the time they were just 8 and 12.
But seriously, you are probably right.