Teenagers and Christmas stockings

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If you have teenagers do you still do a Christmas stocking for them?
I'm struggling to think what I should put in the stockings this year to fill them - ages 13 and 15.
As I was struggling for ideas I decided not to do Christmas stockings and just do presents under the tree. DH is disappointed and thinks I am being mean spirited and should do Christmas stockings. He doesn't have time to go and buy the stuff as he is very busy with work at the moment. I have done 90% of the Christmas shopping which I don't mind at all as I have had the time but I really can't be arsed with boing stuff to fill a stockings and k think they are old enough for this tradition to stop now.
So I guess what I am asking is - am I being unreasonable for not wanting to do Christmas stockings (I know this is the Christmas page and not Aibu).

Adults have stockings here also

You can order most stuff online or get nearby in supermarket

For a 13 year old boy I would add something like:
New book
Magazine
Some sweets/ chocolate
Something novelty he likes

What does 15 year old like? What food? DVD maybe? New hat/gloves? A game or small sensory thing

Ours are 14 and 18 and will still get a stocking. Dh and I do them for each other too and even the dog has one.

So far, for the dcs, I have personalised Nutella jars, chocolate oranges and a whole load of tat from Tiger.

Mine are 12 and 14 and still want stockings.
Here's my current list.....

Tetris puzzle
Personalized marmite jar
Giant plush microbes (!)
Chocolate orange
Lindt teddy bear
Personalized notebooks.
Darth Vader USB sticks
Phone case (maybe)

My son is 11 and loves his Xmas stocking, he always comes into my room with it and is really excited to show me what he has. I would recommend Hawkins bazaar pre-filled Xmas stockings, have bought them the last 2 years, costs £20 and are great value for money. They have different age appropriate ones, and have one for 14 years +

Father Christmas brings a stocking to everyone in our house until you are old enough to share your bed with a partner who can take over.

Our teen/adult ds's always contain pants and socks (but nicer ones than I would buy normally), a nice pen, chocolate, and other bits and bobs (torch, smellies, card games, screwdriver kit, mug, lottery scratchcard this year) and always always a satsuma, which they never eat

The main issue with teen/adult stockings is that they go to bed later than santa's own bedtime. A fair amount of suspension of disbelief is required.

Pre filled stockings sounds like my kind of thing shazz. The ds with SN has the developmental age of a pre school child so I will check if Hawkins do anything suitable.
Failing that I will do what lights said and get smaller stockings as ours are just too big.
I really think ds2 is so ungrateful and entitled that a small stocking with practical stuff is the way I want to go with him (he has got nice fun stuff for under the tree).
I think I will have to do some kind of stocking as we also have ds3 who is a year old and whilst he won't really care for a stocking this year I will want to do stockings for him during the Santa years (as I have always done for the teenagers) and i know deep down that I could never do one without the other(s).

thanks lights. Unfortunately I don't think ds2 behaviour is going to improve anytime soon. A few weeks after his birthday he complained that he didn't get enough presents and that he got less than usual. He got everything on his list and more. I think he was secretly hoping for an iPad or an iPhone 6! He has a tablet of his own and we have a family iPad. He has a smartphone and there is no way we were getting him an iPhone 6 when DH and I only have iPhone 5's. He is going away on an expensive school trip abroad next year (around £1000) but he still expects loads of presents .
I think part of my reluctance to do stockings really lies in the fact that ds1 is incredibly hard to buy for and ds2 is so ungrateful that I don't really feels he deserves it. However, based on opinions on here I think I should do stockings but will probably buy smaller ones which are easier to fill and buy mostly practical gifts for ds2 with a couple of food treats.

What about fiddle toys? We always have fiddle toys. And party poppers. Streamers.

My teens stocking is usually full of "boring" ptactical stuff. It goes back to a time when money was tight so I used to buy stuff they needed anyway.
I admit they get toiletries and chic too which you can't add as standard to your sn ctren but here's a list if what else is going in this year:
Hairbrush/comb
Umbrella
Socks
Bed sock's
Pants
Gloves
Drawing pin's for bedroom walls/boards
Novelty post it notes
Pens/pencils for school
Fairy lights
Novelty flannel
Costa/Odeon gift card

We have bought some fiddle toys for ds1 (we do every year) but this year we bought them as part of a big sensory kit and it is one of the main presents for under the tree. I might get a couple more small fiddlies that can go in the stocking though.

We are definitely going to do stockings. DH and everyone on here has convinced me that it would be a mistake not to. I have decided to do a mix of practical stuff and food treats and a comic each.

So both stockings will look like:

Slipper Socks
Toothbrush
Underwear
Box of haribo
Marshmallows (most are allergen free)
Chocolate (can get some allergy free ones)
An appropriate comic.
Deodorant
And perhaps a couple of small fiddles for ds1 and some stationery for ds2.

I'm going to have to do one for ds3 (1 year old) too aren't I?

And I know that I will feel much happier on Christmas morning knowing that they have stockings and I haven't been the lazy grinch but the thought of traipsing to the shops to buy stuff at this time of the year and then having to wrap it all (stocking stuff has to be wrapped in this house) when I already have a mountain of stuff to wrap is filling me with dread.

Buy most on Amazon and get delivered. Get food delivery online also to include any sweets/ chocolate / deodorant etc

Watch they're not posted from China though. Takes ages. Paperchase had some nice bits and pieces as did John Lewis. I did an online order from both.

Yes, online might be the way to go. I can get the food bits with my weekly shopping. I don't do food shopping online because ds1 and ds3 both have a range of allergies so I have to meticulously check stuff as ingredients are always changing. But the rest I can probably get online. eBay is great for sensory stuff and fiddles.

I'm doing a stocking for my youngest who will be 1 just after Christmas, it's mostly full of stuff we need for her anyway though.

2 nice bodysuits
Miracle cup
New hat & gloves
Board book
Socks
Elc toybox figure
Chocolate buttons.

To be honest, I'm only doing it because dd1 would hate to see her little sister left out.

Ooh, just googled miracle cup and think in going to get one. Currently ds3 drinks from a free flowing beaker but he is always trying to drink from our glasses and the miracle cup seems like a good transition cup.

FYI ocado lists every ingredient in food if you ever want to order online

To be fair, we 'only' give ds two presents separately from the stocking - a main present under the tree, plus a goodnight present of a book (family tradition to get the children into bed). So I don't feel bad doing a stocking.

Chocolate covered coffee beans
Chocolate dipped spoons
Coffee gift card
Candy store candy (put in plastic ornament balls or cellophane bags)
Lottery tickets
Coffee mug
Christmas ornament
Christmas cd
Book
Cozy socks
Book mark
Small game /travel game
Deck of cards
Small lego sets
Gel pens
Markers
Art supplies
Word search/fun pads
Marbles
Poker chips
Video game
Memory card
DVD
CD
Music gift card
USB key
Watch
Inexpensive kitchen gadgets /tools
Oven mitt (cloth or silicone)
Wooden spoons
Recipe cards
Small cookbook
Holiday shaped/scented soap
Nail/pedicure accessories….nail gems, stickers, buffers etc.
Nail polish
Pumice stone
Eye pads
Facial masks
Foot scrubs
Bath bombs
Bath scrubbers
Soap dish
Bath pillow
Deodorant
Shaving cream/razors
Lotion
Nice soap/scented body wash
Bottle of cologne/perfume
Shower radio
Car air freshener
Tire gauge
Car cleaning tool/brush
Cleaners/wipes for car
Pocket calendar
Address book
Key chain
Small decorative boxes
Picture frame
Small photo album
Beads
Jewlery charms
Jewlery making supplies/string
Small notebooks /notepads/sticky notes
Diary/journal/planner
Skateboard stickers
Skateboard/Surfboard wax/gum eraser/grip tape
Can of soda, Monster energy drinks, Gatorade etc.)
Accessories for ipod….skins, earphones, car charger etc.
Sports water bottle
$5 gift card to coffee shop, Target, drugstores, etc. (OK £5!)
Unusual pen or pencil
Scrapbooking glue or supplies
Chocolate coins – they’re still your babies!
Cake decorating tips
Cookie/cake decorating sprinkles
Cookie cutters
Candy molds
Cake stencils
Christmas themed silicone muffin/cupcake pan
Lip gloss
Make up brushes
Cuff links
Puzzle book
Baseball hat or knit hat
Axe Shower gel
Trail mix
Nuts
Beef Jerky
Protein bars
Can of Pringles – the mini sized ones are cool!
Snack foods
Tiny Bottle of champagne, Christmas beer etc
Chocolates
Gift certificate for flower shop
Calendar
Magazine of hobby or interest
Gloves
Scarf
Cookies
Chopsticks
Poster
Guitar strap
Guitar picks
Sheet music
Belt buckle
Sunglasses
Chain
Belt
Tennis balls
Golf items…balls,tees,etc.
Wine accessories/bottle stopper
Soda fizz keeper
Seeds for garden
Garden accessory….garden markers etc.
Flower cutters
Gourmet sauces or spices etc.
Jams and jellies or flavored honey
Bag clips
Silly hat
Party poppers
Gag gift
Giant candy bar
Movie gift certificates
Tickets to sporting event, or other event
Cereal box freebie
Sample items or other freebies
Tools or hardware (picture hangers etc.)
Paint buddy
Home improvement tool
Beefstick
Mini mustard jar
Bottle of beer
Bottle opener
Cheese knife set
Coffee syrups or flavored sugars
Small bag of coffee
Mini liqueur bottle
Candy shot glasses
Cocktail item or tool
Earrings
Bracelet
Ring
Small purse
Wallet
Laser tag or bowling or cinema voucher
Winter themed boxer shorts
Windshield ice scraper
Hair accessory
Candles
Fishing items
Camping items
Marshmallow skewers
Smores kit (in a bag)
Travel coffee mug
Reusable Water bottle
Reusable shopping bag
Christmas scented air freshener
Vase
Christmas lights
Snow globe
Make their favorite Christmas cookie or candy
Something to add to persons collection
Christmas pillow case
Mouse pad
Glasses case
Eye glasses cleaning cloth (micro fiber)
Magnets
Kitchen towels
Napkins
Napkin rings
Small book of organizing tips
Tool (screwdriver, picture hangers etc.)
Flashlight
Pocket knife
Pop corn seasonings/plain microwave popcorn bags
Silicone basting brushes
Kabob skewers
Accessory to decorate room
Wood letters that spell something or initials
Specialty ice cube trays
Bottled ice coffee
Gingerbread loaf or other Christmas bread
Framed photo
Handwritten letter
Homemade coupons
Any homemade item
Sample Men's After Shave
Flavored Lip Balm
Nail Clipper
Nail Files
Wrapped Tea Bags, Such as Peppermint Tea