It's hard to surprise a modern boy or girl, but if you want, you can find a unique gift that will please the recipient. The main thing is to give something of value to the child. This does not necessarily have to be expensive, teenagers have many diverse hobbies that do not require significant material costs.
What are the adolescents interested in?
Before buying a present, it is desirable to find out the spheres of hobbies of a boy or a girl. The interests of adolescents are very diverse:
- music;
- computer games ;
- sport;
- extreme and active rest;
- literature;
- art;
- graphic novels;
- movies;
- the photo;
- the science;
- beauty;
- Fashion & Style;
- history;
- travels;
- animal world;
- needlework;
- cars and equipment;
- modeling;
- Computer techologies;
- programming;
- design;
- acting skills;
- floristics;
- design and other.
Gift Ideas for Teenagers
If you ask a girl or a boy what they would like to receive, most teenagers will start listing the known brands of smartphones, tablets and similar devices. If you have enough money, you can make a child happy with such a thing, but an original gift for a teenager does not have to be an expensive and even a specific subject. There are lots of more extraordinary ideas for the presentation, which can please the younger generation.
Gadgets as a gift for a teenager
The most popular and desired toy of today's children is the spinner. This is an inexpensive and popular gift for a teenager 12 years and older, especially if his peers have already acquired a fashionable gadget (fidget). Spinner is a little developed small motor skills, increases the sensitivity of the fingers, helps to concentrate, calm down or distract from the monotonous occupation.
If you want to make your child happy with a more expensive and functional device, you should go to the hardware store. Modern manufacturers have a lot of ideas, what to give a teenager for a birthday or another holiday:
- game console;
- gyroboard;
- smartphone ;
- music player;
- the tablet;
- mono-wheel;
- electric self-winding;
- gyroscope;
- self-monopod;
- drone;
- radio-controlled model;
- Electrolights;
- interactive robot;
- gadgets of virtual reality;
- quadrocopter;
- portable speakers;
- electric bike;
- the camera ;
- headphones or headset;
- musical "lotions";
- electric bike and more.
What book should I give to a teenager?
This version of the presentation will not be appreciated by every teenager, because any literature is now available in the digital version, most of the works can be downloaded for free. If a child is very fond of reading, prefers paper versions of books or even collects them, a good gift for a teenager 13 years older can be chosen from this list:
- S. Collins "The Hunger Games";
- M. Zuzak "The Book Thief";
- D. Rowling "Harry Potter" (series);
- K. Funke "The Ink Trilogy";
- D. Green "The stars are to blame";
- R. Mead "The Academy of Vampires";
- D. Bowen "A Street Cat named Bob";
- R. Riggs "The House of Strange Children";
- D. Dashner "Running in a maze";
- R. Bradbury "Martian chronicles", "451 degrees Fahrenheit", "Wine from dandelions" and other his works;
- M. Petrosyan "The house in which ...";
- J. Verne "The Mysterious Island";
- D. Keys "Flowers for Algernon";
- V.Zheleznikov "Scarecrow";
- LM Olcott "Little Women";
- M. Haddon "Mysterious Night Murder of a Dog";
- F. Pullman "The Golden Compass";
- L. Ingles-Wilder "A Small House in the Prairies";
- M. Taylor "And thunder struck, hear my cry";
- H. Lee "To Kill a Mockingbird";
- D. Bloom "Are you here, God? It's me, Margaret ";
- L. Sashar "Pits";
- G. Matveev, "Seventeen-year-olds";
- JRR Tolkien "The Lord of the Rings" (series);
- K. Claire "Hell Mechanisms" and other books.
There is still a huge number of works worthy of attention. What to give a teenager, it is necessary to decide on the basis of his preferences. For fans of space battles and time travel science fiction is suitable, fans of horror stories need to buy a book in the style of horror, dreamers and storytellers - fantasy, classics and modern literature will help find their place in society and form a world view. There is also a special genre - graphic novels (comics), they are often carried away by creative personalities creating author superhero adventures.
Unusual gifts for teens
Advanced young people are more pleased with impressions and memorable emotions, something that is breathtaking, not material. A few interesting ideas that can be given to a teenager (it is important to preliminarily agree on a present with the parents):
- tickets for the concert, the play, the premiere of the film;
- visiting the quest room, amusement park, shooting range, climbing wall;
- tourist trekking ;
- skydiving;
- horse riding and riding lessons;
- flight in a balloon, airplane, delta and paraglider, fly-board, in a wind tunnel;
- photo shoot;
- carting;
- Master Class;
- Training courses;
- tattooing or piercing ;
- riding on quad bikes, buggies;
- travel and more.
A gift to a teenager with their own hands
If a girl or a young man prefers self-made presents, or the budget is limited, you can present something cheap, but made "wholeheartedly." It is easy to make inexpensive gifts for teenagers with certain skills. Girls will appreciate professional make-up or manicure, trend haircut, staining or hairstyle. A good option will be unique items of clothing, accessories, jewelry, handmade dolls. Boys will also be delighted with the renovation of the wardrobe and hand-made toys.
It is more difficult to decide what to give to a teenager when there are no specific skills. In such cases, it is necessary to try to make the child a surprise and give him unforgettable memories:
- to go on a camping trip;
- choose an animal from the shelter;
- repair or decorate a teenager's room to his taste;
- to offer an interesting and informative excursion (in advance to prepare original and little-known facts);
- arrange a themed youth party.
What to give a teenage girl?
Young ladies tend to look older and imitate older women. Choosing a gift for a teenage girl, you should take into account her age and hobbies, favorite activities. It is necessary to find an individually suitable present, which will please the girl and she will need it. It is important to avoid stereotypes and attempts to "fix", impose one's own views, do not look for what is useful to give a teenager. For example, if a girl prefers a sports style in clothes, buying her dress is inappropriate. Similarly, do not offend glamorous fashionista textbook in physics or skateboard.
What to give a teenage girl for a birthday?
The choice of the presentation depends on the wishes of the girl herself, her age, and the degree of freedom that the parents provide. A gift for a teenager on his birthday does not have to be useful. Children are not as pragmatic as adults, and they know how to appreciate even small things. The main thing is for the child to want a present and feel the joy of receiving it. A gift for a teenage girl on her birthday can be found from the following list:
- a set of cosmetics ;
- Clothes, shoes, accessories;
- decoration;
- tickets for any event (no less than 2);
- a pet;
- gadgets;
- perfume or toilet water;
- musical instruments;
- sports equipment and more.
Gift for a teenage girl for the New Year
During the winter holidays, you can present the girl with any option from the above list. If a more original gift is selected for a teenager, attention should be paid to certificates:
- visit to the beauty salon or SPA;
- Master Class;
- professional photoset;
- skiing, snowboarding, skating;
- family travel.
Inexpensive ideas that give a teenage girl:
- decoration or handmade toy;
- knitted winter set (hat, scarf, mittens);
- handmade bag;
- a cover for a smartphone or tablet;
- decorative pillow and more.
What to give a teenage boy?
Young men are no less finicky in terms of presents than girls. To find the ideal gift for a teenage boy, it is also necessary to inquire about his hobbies and preferences. Guys attach less importance to clothes and shoes, considering them common. It is better not to buy such presents if it is not a rare model of trendy sneakers, or jeans that put on the idol of youth in a new clip.
What to give a teenager boy for his birthday?
The optimal option for a young birthday party should correspond to his hobbies and age. What can you give a teenager for a birthday:
- a recently released computer game;
- modern gadget;
- the desired vehicle (skate, rollers, scooter, bicycle and others);
- a set of shaving accessories;
- clock;
- toilet water;
- jewelry;
- musical instrument and other.
Original gift for the boy-teenager for his birthday:
- Training courses;
- a session of extreme entertainment;
- visiting the quest room, attractions;
- concert tickets;
- a trip to rest, fishing;
- party or performance at the club.
A gift to a teenage boy on New Year's Eve
A young man will be happy to discover under the tree any of the above presents. If there is absolutely no idea what to give a teenager for the New Year, and to find out his preferences failed, a win-win option is high-tech toys. Boys do not grow up, even becoming respectable men, so the guy is easy to make happy:
- quadrocopter;
- radio-controlled model;
- the designer;
- game console;
- drones;
- virtual reality glasses;
- 3D-printer and other gadgets.