| Many parents find it difficult to know what gifts to buy | | | | Teenagers love to go to the movies with their friends. |
| for their teenagers for the holidays. Perhaps last year | | | | Movie tickets make a great gift. Many wholesale clubs |
| you thought you had the "perfect gift" for them, only to | | | | are equipped so you can purchase them in bulk for a |
| have it returned the next day and your feelings hurt. If | | | | cheaper price. |
| you are struggling to figure out what to get your | | | | 6. Journal or Diary |
| teenager this holiday season, here are some ideas that | | | | Many teenagers enjoy writing down their thoughts and |
| can help: | | | | are very talented writers. Others just like to write |
| 1. Clothes or gift card to a favorite clothing store | | | | down their personal thoughts and reflections. There is |
| I do not know of any teenager that does not enjoy | | | | something powerful about the written word |
| clothes. Whether they are choosing to dress with the | | | | 7. A night on the town with you |
| current style, or have a style all their own. Clothes can | | | | When was the last time you spent some time alone |
| be a big hit. Do not be afraid to give them a gift card | | | | with your teenager? It can be as simple as a weekend |
| either. While it may be considered tacky to some | | | | breakfast after practice or as elaborate as a |
| parents, many teenagers would prefer the gift card for | | | | weekend trip. |
| ease and not wanting to hurt their parents feelings if | | | | 8. Collegiate items |
| they want to return it. | | | | Collegiate gear is a great gift for a teenager that has |
| 2. Video Games or accessories | | | | a favorite sports team, or has been accepted to a |
| Many of today's teenagers are into the gaming | | | | specific college. |
| sensation. Whether it is the Nintendo Wii or other hi fi | | | | 9. Investments |
| games, they are a hit. Your local electronics store can | | | | Teenagers need to know how to handle money |
| help you find some great accessories for the gaming | | | | wisely. Educating your teenager on how to stay out of |
| hobbyist. | | | | debt, and make sound financial decisions can have life |
| 3. MP3 player or accessories | | | | long benefits. |
| Teenagers love music and they love the mp3 players. | | | | 10. A class for a new skill |
| Today's mp3 players have replaced yesterday's CD | | | | Does your teenager want to learn martial arts, or how |
| players and cassette walkmans. And honestly, they do | | | | to be graphic designer, or enjoy cooking? Why not |
| produce a much better sound. You can also buy mp3 | | | | give them a class on something they would enjoy? |
| gift cards so they can download whatever songs they | | | | 11. Audio Books or inspirational books written for |
| prefer. | | | | teenagers |
| 4. Concert tickets or tickets to a play | | | | Some teenagers loves to read a book, while others |
| Do you know what your son's favorite musician is? Or | | | | are more auditory learners. Regardless of the form, |
| is there a play your daughter has wanted to see? | | | | reading can be relaxing and educational. |
| Why not get tickets and take them to the concert of | | | | 12. A gift where they give of themselves. |
| play? It may sound flaky at first to your teenager, but it | | | | There are many community non profit organizations |
| will send the message to your son/daughter that you | | | | that need a lot of extra help this time of year. Consider |
| are interested in their hobbies, and want to learn more. | | | | volunteering at a homeless shelter or a retirement |
| 5. Movie tickets | | | | community. |