How to Find Gifts for Teenage Boys

Finding gifts for teenage boys can be a challenge. Boys this age have interests that you can draw from to find a great gift. They also are looking for direction on how to become an adult, which is something you can use to inspire a gift. This article will provide you with some gift ideas for a teenage boy.

Instructions

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      Give them an experience they will remember. Make it a special event that will help you bond with your teenage boy. Treat them like a man, not a little boy. Some ideas include:

      A trip to an NFL, NBA, Baseball, or NHL game
      A trip to a college football or basketball game
      A fishing, camping or hunting trip
      A snow skiing, water skiing, or jet skiing excursion
      A trip to see a famous speaker (teenager friendly topic)
      If they are 16+, a trip to a college campus
      Sign them up for a class on automotive repair or another topic that interests them, and take the class with them

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      Buy them a share of stock or a small investment in silver coins. Teenage boys are starting to think about money and how they will support themselves as an adult. Giving them an investment that will grow in value, but they will not be able to spend immediately, will help them to understand the importance of saving. Consider an accompanying basic investment book so they will understand the power of investment returns.

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      Give them the gift of music. Teenage boys typically experience an awaking when it comes to their interest in music. The form of the music should match the boy's interests. You can give them iTunes cash for them to buy music of their choice. If they have any interest in playing an instrument consider a guitar, midi keyboard controller, bass guitar, or drums. If they enjoy live music, give them a concert experience.

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      Give them a gift of a computer course. Boys this age seem like wizards on a computer. Give them an edge as they go through high school and into college with a computer course to challenge and grow their skills.

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      Give them the video game they want the most. Let them be a teenage boy and have some fun before they have to be an adult. Give them the highest video game on their wish list.

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