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Sabine123 · 14/07/2020 22:34

Any suggestions for teenager boy birthday gifts? Such a tricky age ! Thanks so much !

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Ragwort · 14/07/2020 22:36

The only present my DS ever wanted as a teenager was cash. Or a very specific item for his sporting interest.

PlanDeRaccordement · 14/07/2020 22:38

Ask for a wish list.

Andi2020 · 14/07/2020 22:40

What age big difference in 13 or 19 what are their interest.
What does he have already phone xbox playstation, computer.
Football stuff

lukasiak · 14/07/2020 22:41

Depends who it's for.
Your boyfriend's cousin? Gift vouchers. Even food vouchers are good for boys, in my experience. Personally I hate giving gift vouchers because I feel it's impressionable and shows very little thought, but teen boys actually really do seem to love a movie voucher or even a domino's one.

Son? Same as dd, think of what they like a tailor. For Christmas Ds(16) got some airbuds, clothes, smellies, books, dvds, new bedspread and things for his sport.

gingganggooleywotsit · 14/07/2020 22:41

best to ask at that age

Prisonbreak · 14/07/2020 22:46

You may want to narrow down your teenager to an age. 13 and 19 are considerably different

Sabine123 · 14/07/2020 23:09

Sorry he is my son and he will be 13. He has a Nintendo Switch but am reluctant to buy anymore gaming consoles. Thanks.

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MinesAPintOfTea · 14/07/2020 23:13

Can I just say that gift vouchers are pretty risky, especially with lots of companies getting into financial difficulty. Cash/cheque can't lose its value overnight from a company going bankrupt. If you want to make it personal, include a note like "hope you enjoy a pizza with your friends"

MinesAPintOfTea · 14/07/2020 23:14

I assume he has a bike that fits, whatever jacket is stylish this year, no musical instrument components needed (ie new guitar amp)....

PickAChew · 14/07/2020 23:17

Cold, hard cash.

Busymum45 · 14/07/2020 23:18

An experience voucher? ( If they are running!)

MissSmiley · 14/07/2020 23:23

My twin boys just turned 13, they spent the money they got on LED lights, clothes, trainers and football posters

Tootlingalong · 09/04/2023 21:58

For their 13th I got mine a personalised teenager mug with a stupid picture of them on, made them a hamper box of American sweets and crisps and £130 in notes.

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