Choosing gifts for little kids is a pleasure. They are always happy to receive toys, even if they already fill half of the apartment. Clothes are also a good option, as are tickets to the circus or water park. But today we are not talking about them, but about “prickly”, secretive, sometimes explosive and such uncertain teenagers. This is where choosing a present becomes a real torture, reminiscent of walking through a minefield. They don't like everything, and what exactly a child likes during puberty, he himself often doesn't know. Let's list five gift ideas that an older child might like.
So that the “gift horse” is at the court
The task of any parent is not just to guess with some gadget, but also to show empathy, understanding, to show that you see, hear and respect this growing, changing personality. Therefore, it is better not to ask directly, but to turn on the observer mode. What is the teenager interested in, what does he watch on his phone or TV, who does he communicate with, who does he consider an idol?
Maybe he tells you something at dinner, uses some words or slang, shares stories from school, describes online games. His language is a direct path to values. The same applies to the content he consumes. For a teenager, it is often not the gadget itself that is important, but the desire to “be trendy.” It is important for him to be part of a group, to share his emotions, to feel a connection with his classmates, friends.
Once we have roughly determined the child's interests, we begin to make a selection. Of course, the list can be adjusted in one direction or another.
Selection box
It is extremely valuable for a teenager when you let him choose a present for himself. Therefore, we put in a beautiful box pieces of paper with descriptions of the intended gifts. Let it be tickets to a concert, a cool quest, a master class, a lesson in extreme vocals, programming courses, and so on. The child will certainly appreciate it and choose the appropriate option for himself.
A tool for creativity
If your teenager likes to try new things, it's time to help him realize his impulses, including creative ones. It would be great if for the New Year you gave him a gadget not for consumption, but for creativity, be it a graphics tablet, a subscription to a professional video editor, etc.
A gift for personal comfort/coziness
A huge plush blanket or a full-length toy pillow will appeal even to a teenager who doesn't like sentimental things. Wrapped in your gift, he will feel safe, and he will also remember how and under what circumstances he received the gift. Perhaps such a blanket will roll with your child into adulthood. What could be cuter and more valuable?
Gift for skill leveling
If a teenager has already decided on a hobby and is doing well, it's time to support the hobby. Does he like parkour? We give him a subscription to classes with a professional teacher. Does he love the electric guitar or drums? You know what to do. You can also give him tickets to a concert of his favorite singer. There will definitely be a lot of emotions.
A symbol of growing up
If your child has already turned 16, it's time to move on to serious gifts. And we're not talking about the latest smartphone. A nice wristwatch, expensive perfume, and a leather-bound diary will be a great sign that your child is on the verge of independent life.
What is important is unobtrusive attention and understanding that “I hear you, I see you, I share your values.” And don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Be attentive to your teenager, and everything will work out.
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