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Any ideas for non-feminine 13 year old girl?

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GanderingGoose · 07/12/2022 22:11

Does anyone have any ideas what we could get for a 13 year old family member? We really care for her and she's a cracking young girl but due to very traumatic experiences she is very 'streetwise' and on surface level acts far older than her years. She has no interest in makeup/hair/beauty and is most comfortable in Nike/addidas/north face clothing. As a lot of 13 year olds do, she struggles to receive sentimental gifts and I'm not sure of her exact dress size to buy any clothing. Last year a fake oodie went down a treat so I did wonder if something to bring comfort (in a non overpowering way) might be best, but what ?

What would you get a lovely girl in this situation who you wanted to show that you care and have her back? Budget flexible but approx £30

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Talipesmum · 07/12/2022 23:46

Bag or hold-all? Unless it would be insensitive to get an overnight bag kind of thing. I got one as a teen and it was useful for years.
Coffee gift card? Or coat. Good ideas up thread too.

Rainbowshit · 08/12/2022 00:00

Heated throw. My teenagers love theirs.

What about some Japanese sweets? I bought my DS s big box of Korean noodles that went down well with my two and their cousins.

A fjallraven kanken bag depending on budget.

fifteenohfour · 08/12/2022 00:17

Weighted blanket or as someone else said a heated throw. We got my nieces weighted blankets as part of their presents for birthday and their mum was jealous because they became the star of the birthday not her presents (joke jealous)

Undertheoldlindentree · 08/12/2022 00:32

Just to say that the girl the OP knows (and others mentioned on the thread) is not 'non-feminine' or 'non-girly'. Not being into make-up, hairstuff, clothes and knick-knacks doesn't make anyone less of a girl or a woman.

OP, you sound very thoughtful, I hope you find her a lovely gift.

CampfireZen · 08/12/2022 02:20

OP, you sound so thoughtful and hopefully someone she knows (or will learn to trust enough to realise) she can reach out to for support and understanding.
Sounds like she's really been through the mill, poor kid.

re boxing-themed ideas:
Jane Couch's autobiography (UK's first female pro boxer) would inspire.
uk.bookshop.org/books/the-final-round-the-autobiography-of-jane-couch/9781785315626

@JaninaDuszejko, thanks for the tip-off about 'Dark Academia'. I'd never heard of it, and am now reading up about it! Fascinating.

@JubileeTrifle , that kit could be perfect for another hard-to-buy-for teen we know. Thanks for link. I like the Boba shop too. So much detail.

CampfireZen · 08/12/2022 02:28

Oh, just noticed you mentioned reading's not really her bag. So ignore my suggestion!

ClaryFairchild · 08/12/2022 02:31

No real permanent bedroom? How about a small storage case/cabinet that is portable, and lockable so she can keep her personal belongings safe and private.

dieselKiller · 08/12/2022 08:40

Boxing training and is great for fitness and hitting a bag can be fun. But sparring/fighting can cause brain damage and it’s really easy to injure your hands during training, so think really carefully if you want to encourage an interest in boxing.

That being said, the best bit of boxing is hand wrapping which is entirely safe in itself and an essential safety procedure for hand protection. You can get hand wraps in different colours and there are slightly different patterns for wrapping your hands. Maybe that would appeal?

There are non-impact boxing workouts, shadow boxing, and hands up exercises that are good for developing shoulder strength & general fitness. You need to be a bit careful not to get 13 year olds doing adult training sessions though.

Dance training & other fitness is also useful for boxers, so you might be able to get her interested in slightly safer sport/exercise through her interest in boxing.

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