How to Buy a Gift for Tweens and Teens

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Inform yourself as to their interests

   Do they have a particular hobby/ Do they like a particular music artist? If you're not sure, ask their parents or look at their Facebook page.
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   Step 2: hobbies

   , Some ideas include CD's, DVD's, clothes they specifically asked for, MP3 players, movie tickets, video games, trading cards, art stuff, or computers.
   
   Kits (science, magic, electrical circuits) Board games in junior versions (Kids of Catan, Kids of Carcassone, Quoridor Kid).
   
   Traditional games (Chess, Rummikub, Solitaire, Cards, Mancala, Marbles etc.) Books (Dangerous Book for Boys, Daring Book for Girls, Beano annual) , Most age groups won't wear it if it doesn't look good and fit may be an issue as many teenagers have issues with body image so getting too small or too big a size could cause offence.
   
   If you know they love clothes buy a voucher for a shop they like. , A framed photograph, a collage of photographs and tickets or newspaper clippings, a handwritten letter about your hopes and dreams for them, how proud you are of their accomplishments and how you felt when they were born, as well as some of your news, or a handmade voucher for spending time together on your next visit will make them feel special and doesn't have to cost much money. , Sports enthusiasts or fashion followers will appreciate being able to afford something useful that they can choose themselves. , Baking some treats such as cupcakes, brownies or flapjacks, show you have put time and effort into it and they can share them with their friends.
   
   This is a nice gift if you feel a bit unsure of whether or not to buy them something as it shows you've thought of them but is informal enough that, if the family haven't reciprocated, you won't look overbearing or be out of pocket. , However, it is impersonal and it makes it very clear how much you have spent which can be a bit of a nightmare if you are exchanging gifts.
   
   Keep it for emergencies.
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   Step 3: and style.

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   Step 4: Consider these gift ideas: CDs

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   Step 5: video games

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   Step 6: something they collect

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   Step 7: an autographed item

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   Step 8: such as a book

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   Step 9: a t-shirt.

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    Step 10: Don't hesitate if you can't find or don't know what to get a 9 to 11 year old.

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    Step 11: Avoid buying clothing unless you know precisely what they want.

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    Step 12: Consider making something personal if you know the tween or teen well.

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    Step 13: Vouchers are a great option for teenagers who have a particular interest.

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    Step 14: Teenagers love to eat

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    Step 15: especially boys as they go through their growth spurt.

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    Step 16: Money is always a safe bet.

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