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GIFT
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We have divided the teenage years
into two different categories - one for younger teens and one for the
older ones. Although still rebellious, the older teenager has
matured greatly over the last few years. These young adults are
either finishing up high school or are in college. They can vote and
drive a car. They have now been handed great responsibilities and
are able to go out into the world on their own. Gifts should be
related to their current status and provide help or support for the year
to come. Gifts of recognition or appreciation are always welcome to
this age group.
Gift Ideas for a Teenagers
Birthday (Ages 16-19):
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Automobile - the ultimate
gift for this age group. It is during these ages that a teenager
becomes a driver. As such, they may also be deemed responsible
enough to own a car. All teenagers would love a brand new
sportscar, however, most cannot afford it. If you are purchasing
an automobile, get something that you can afford. The most
important thing is to get a car that is in good shape and is
safe. If the teenager is saving up to buy a car, and you think
they are responsible enough to own one, an appropriate gift would be
some money toward the car.
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School Stuff. Not
just pens and pencils. If the teenager is on their way to an
out-of-town university, or decides to live on campus at a local
school, there are plenty of things to purchase. There are
essentials like cooking utensils and a bed, then there are the
almost non-essentials like a television or computer. If the
recipient is going off to school the following year, this would make a
great birthday gift. You can also give a gift certificate to one
of the stores that supply these items.
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Books. Fictional
books are okay for enjoyment purposes. However, purchase books
that have some type of meaning. Get some of the classics,
historical non-fiction or even theological and religious books.
Expand the mind of the recipient - it will help them for the future.
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Magazine Subscriptions:
Get them subscriptions to news-type magazines or even a financial
magazine. This will help to inform them of what is occurring in
the world around them. Also subscriptions to magazines that are
related to their particular hobbies or interests would also be a good
idea.
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Travel. This is the
time to allow the teenager to soak up the world around them. The
best way to expose them to the world and its diversity of people,
cultures and customs is to have them experience it first hand.
If you can afford to send them to another country, that would be
fantastic. However, do not rule out our own beautiful country
which has its own diversity of people and cultures. This is a
good way to say happy birthday, but if the travel occurs the summer
before college, it is a good way of combining the two gifts and show
them appreciation for the hard work they have done in High School.
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Hobbies and Interests:
The teenager may have an interest in a particular vocation, hobby or
sport. They might even having a particular talent, such as in
art or music. Get a gift that will help to promote their
interests. For instance, get a guitar if they show an interest
in music or purchase sporting equipment if they show a leaning towards
sports. For gift ideas particular to a specific hobby, see our Hobbies
and Interests department.
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Jewelry. This is a
special gift to be given by a parent to their teenage son or daughter
in appreciation of their love - or a gift to be given by one partner
in a relationship to the other.
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SUGGESTED
GIFTS FROM OUR AFFILIATES |
iPods & MP3 Players
as a Gift for a Teenager
[Learn more about iPods
before you purchase by clicking here!
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APPLE iPod Digital Music MP3 Player M9282LL/A
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APPLE M9436LL/A iPod Mini
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TURTLE BEACH Noise Cancelling Ear Buds Earphone NC-760
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DLO Podfolio Leather iPod Jacket
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APPLE M9724LL/A 512MB iPod Shuffle
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SANDISK MP3 Player SDMX1256A10 (Under $70)
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"CD" Shower Companion Stereo AM/FM and CD-MP3 |
 
Portable MP3-CD Player |
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Cell Phone/Telephone
as a Gift for Teenagers
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Discounted Wireless Cell Phones |
Cell Phone Accessories |
Cell Phones & Wireless Products |
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Telephone Mouse Pad |
 
Beamer Phone Video Station |
 
Sharper Image Panasonic 5.8 GHz Cordless Phone with Dual Keypad, Answering Machine and Talking Caller ID |
 
Info Globe Plus Cordless Phone with Scrolling LED Message Center and Digital Caller ID (WI704) |
Clothing (and
accessories) as a Gift
for Teenagers
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Video Games as
Gifts for Teenagers
[For information about buying video game consoles, click here.]
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PS2 with 2 Controllers (Black) and 2 Memory Cards
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Gran Turismo 4 (PS2)
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Final Fantasy XI Chains of Promathia (PS2)
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NBA Street V3 (PS2)
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Click Here for a full selection of Play Station 2
games, products and accessories
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Xbox Console
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Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction (Xbox)
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Halo 2: Limited Collector's Edition (Xbox)
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Ghost Recon 2 (Xbox)
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games, products and accessories
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Jet Black GameCube Console with One Controller
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Super Mario Sunshine (GC)
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Shrek 2 (GC)
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Need for Speed: Underground (GC)
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games, products and accessories
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Game Boy Advance SP
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Secret Agent Barbie (GBA)
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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA and GBA SP)
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SpongeBob SquarePants - The Movie (GBA and GBA SP)
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Computers & Technology
Gifts for Teenagers
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Dell Inspiron 700M Notebook Computer |
 
Dell Dimension 4700C Desktop Computer |
 
X4270 All-In-One Printer |
 
DELL UltraSharp 1504FP 15-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor
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MVC-FD200 Mavica Digital Camera |
 
GL2 Digital Video Camcorder |
 
Palm Tungsten C Handheld
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Car/Automobiles for
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Gift Baskets & Flowers
for Teenagers
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Birthday Celebration Gift Basket
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Birthday Card Gift Box Basket
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Birthday Flower Cake - $39.99 |
 
Send a Personalized Birthday Card |
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Lotsa Love for a Happy Birthday Under $50 |
 
Bear in Birthday Gift Box |
 
It's Your Day Bouquet - $29.99 |
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Teen Magazines
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Seventeen |
 
Official Xbox Magazine Non Disc Version |
 
Ym |
 
Vibe Magazine |
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Cosmogirl! |
 
Teen Vogue |
 
Elle Girl |
 
J-14 |
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Miscelaneous Gifts for
Teenagers
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Schwinn 26" Women's Ranger Bike |
 
Wilson NFL Football |
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Sharper Image Remote-Controlled 1:18-Scale Die-Cast Model Car Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren |
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*More Gift Ideas*
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GIFT
SUGGESTIONS FROM THE GiftIdeasPlus.com ONLINE WAREHOUSE
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| WEBSITES
AND ARTICLES
ABOUT
OLDER TEENAGERS |
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Teenagers
Today (official)
Parenting
Teenagers.org (official)
Aids,
Sex & Teens (Avert.org)
Raising
Successful Teenagers (CDI) |
