Shopping for a teenager’s Christmas gift can be challenging. Video games, music players, sports equipment, books, and gift certificates are all good options. Ask parents or the teenager for ideas, and avoid inappropriate gifts. Gift cards offer a wide range of choices.
Shopping for a Christmas gift for your teenager can prove challenging. Especially younger adolescent boys may go from wanting toys to wanting “cooler” objects. Many will enjoy teen video games that are compatible with their own systems, other electronic devices, sports equipment, books, or other forms of entertainment.
The first thing to do, when possible, is ask the parents of the child, as they usually have a good idea of what their children want. Asking the teenager is another good choice, as they will usually have a fairly comprehensive list. If neither option is open, there are a few gifts that will usually prove very welcome.
If a teenager is a video game addict, new video games can be an ideal Christmas gift. To please parents, don’t buy games that are above the teen rating, as some can be quite graphic or otherwise inappropriate. Be sure to include a receipt so the kid can trade in the game if he already owns the copy. Subscriptions to gaming systems magazines are also often a great way to go.
Teens are usually into music and gifts like an MP3 player are usually appreciated. Alternatively, if the guy already has a music player, gift certificates for downloads so they can choose their own music are usually very welcome. Accessories can also be a good choice.
If the guy is a sports fan, a Christmas gift could include jerseys, hats or posters of a favorite team. Alternatively, many kids still want to play sports, and adult basketballs or footballs can make great gifts. An electronic dart board is also a fun gift, but try ones without piercing darts so the boy’s parents won’t have to forgive you for an ill-advised gift.
Despite not being interested in most ‘toys’, many teenagers still like things that can be controlled from a distance. For example, remote control cars are often inexpensive and can make a great gift for teenagers and adults. Some stores cater to the gadget-obsessed teenager, and there are plenty of nifty gadgets that are also inexpensive and make a good gift. If you really want to go broke, remote control dinosaurs or other animals make great gifts that can provide many hours of entertainment. Just don’t forget to include plenty of batteries.
Many teenagers like books, while others avoid them at all costs. If you have a teenager who reads, consider some of your favorite fantasy novels. Movies are also natural choices for teenage boys and can make a well-received gift. You may want to consider some older movies, and many sports-themed movies are popular options. Gift certificates to movie theaters are also popular as ticket prices go up.
If you can’t decide, or don’t know where a teenager’s interest lies, try choosing a gift certificate for a Christmas present that will represent many choices for the teenager. This way, a player can buy games and a hound can get the latest fashions. Some big mall companies offer gift cards that can be used at any of the mall stores, further increasing the kid’s choices.
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