Ah, the teenage years. A time when a bad haircut could ruin a reputation, a time when crushes develop, breakouts occur, clothes are never enough, and moods change before you can say ‘mood swing’. And if that wasn’t enough of a challenge, parents struggle to keep up with the latest trends, technology, and toiletries, which are also rapidly changing. Fortunately for parents, you no longer have to spend hours scouring the aisles of popular clothing stores, music departments, electronics sections, cosmetic counters, and drug stores looking for the latest topical acne treatment. Here are some great teen birthday gift ideas that you might love too.
They say that laughter is the universal language, but we should not underestimate the impact of music in today’s world. Music is literally and practically everywhere and many teens would love to make their own music one day. So why not help them? If your teen has shown an interest in music, instruments are always a wise investment, and what teen wouldn’t want to wake up on their birthday to see an Epiphone Les Paul Special Edition 2 electric guitar staring back at them. ? And for parents, don’t worry if this sounds Greek to you because any local music store will guide you through various styles and models for beginners, bassists, etc. You can even access this information online and order the instruments you want from the comfort of your own home.
Apart from instruments, music is indeed a broad category to deal with as there are many types and genres of music and various means of accessing and listening to the music you like. The time has changed. A radio is no longer a box in your house that you turn on and off. Today we have satellite radios with a global radio and online radio stations where you can not only listen to music on your computer, but you can also make a playlist of the songs you want to listen to, among many, many other variations of media. radio Since music is an integral part of every teen’s life today, why not help them access the right electronics for work? A new computer, PC upgrade, or broadband connection can make a world of difference for teens who prefer to spend their time online. Other big ideas in the electronics department are iPods, MP3 players, and mobile phones with downloadable music capabilities and even Internet access.
Apart from music, video games have become a virtual reality and an enjoyable way to pass the time for many teenagers. Game consoles like Xbox 360, PS, PS 3 and Wireless Wii are popular among teenagers. In fact, it is so popular that corporations like Sony and Nintendo have developed portable handheld consoles like PSP and Nintendo WiFi where players can challenge other players from anywhere in the world.
So enough of all the pop culture birthday gift ideas for your teens and let’s talk about some great ideas for older, more outgoing teens. Many teens would love to go on a trip or vacation at some point and will take every opportunity to gain a little more independence. So why not give a travel certificate? They can visit grandma, friends who live abroad, or they can take a summer or spring vacation trip with friends.
Finally, after all the gadgets have been bought, all the music turned off, all the video games played, the trip taken, or the car bought, parents always have the option to go back to basics. Gift certificates for clothes, shoes, and makeup always help teens have a happy birthday, even long after their birthday has passed. For teenagers, sports equipment, instruments, and electronics have always been popular. Just remember that anything you buy for your teen should be in line with her interests and not so much the line you’d like her to follow. After all, no teenager wants to wake up on her birthday to a stack of encyclopedias.