I agree with Scott, taking it away and locking it up, doesn't say "you're not getting it back" (no matter what words you use) the .45 says "you're not getting it back". As far as school work goes, It's not the only computer in the house, (I'm assuming since he uploaded the video).
I read a follow up article, he said the only thing he wished he changed was to not be smoking, and he wished he wore a better hat. Child services visited and found everything OK and the police said he did nothing illegal.