The best gift ideas for teens
Contrary to what most women’s magazines will tell you, not all girls like the same things: fashion, shoes, boy bands, movie industry celebrities, makeup, and spa vacations. Hell, some girls don’t even like boys! We are in the 21st century, in which there is no place for gender stereotypes.
This means that when it comes to gift ideas for teenage girls, you can’t just buy a coupon to the local mall or tickets to an upcoming concert without thinking about it first. You have to think much more about the gifts and, in fact, consider the personal interests of the person rather than what the media and trends dictate that a girl her age “should” like.
To help you on your way to finding the perfect gift, here is a selection of gifts received and approved by a variety of very different young people over the years.
Tina was 14 years old when she received the gift she remembers best from her adolescence. At that time she was very shy and was just discovering her interests, which were very varied. Tina really enjoyed when her mother took her to the ballet, at home she loved nothing more than listening to folk rock music, and on weekends she spent time walking in the garden with her grandmother. It was her father who stood out in the gift department. He realized his love for folk music and invested in a violin that Tina still plays to this day. The young woman joined the school orchestra and conquered her shyness by participating in public performances.
When Jenny turned 16, she had just gone through her first major breakup. It seemed like everything she had liked to do before – playing computer games, riding a bike, baking – reminded her of her ex-boyfriend, so she was looking for new adventures and hobbies. Her best friend came to the rescue with a voucher for a surf lesson. Jenny loved her time outdoors and gradually learned to love cycling again as well, helping her overcome her heartbreak.
Lesley was 19 years old when she attended her first esthetician course, specializing in evening makeup. She had a part-time job as a waitress to finance her studies. When he was not in college, there was nothing he liked more than practicing his newly acquired skills with friends and family. She was also interested in sports, her favorites being swimming and athletics. Lesley’s friends contributed to her gift: a college nail technician kit complete with files, polishers, tweezers, a cuticle knife, and nail polish. This meant that he could enroll in another course at the university, which he could not otherwise have paid for, and he also had the means to practice at home.
As you can tell from these examples, the best gifts seem to have a lot to do with time. Fortunately, birthdays and Christmas don’t come without warning, so before these occasions, be curious and find out what is going on in the life of your beloved teenager. Find out what you’ve been up to lately, listening, seeing, visiting, and spending time. It is the attention to detail that will make it possible to buy or make the perfect gift that she will treasure.
