Having a teen in the family can leave you, as a parent, in a difficult situation when it comes to what they want. This is because teens aren't known for their amazing communication skills, so it may not be easy to get them to tell you what they want, for instance, for their birthday. Here are some gift ideas that they will be likely to love a lot, so find one that you feel comes closest to their interests and watch their faces light up.
A New Phone Case
For many teens, their phones are their lives to a great degree, a habit that hangs on to their adult years. This is based on the fact that the average adult in the United States spends about 34 minutes each day looking through Facebook. To get them a gift that will be functional and that they will be sure to use often, you should therefore consider getting them a new phone case. Find out their favorite color, theme, movie, cartoon, or aesthetic in general; then, find a phone case that embodies it. There's also the option of custom-making a phone case for them.
A Videogame
If your teenager is an avid gamer and they will enjoy a gift that they can share with their friends, you can get them a videogame they've been eyeing for a while. You may glean this information from them in a casual conversation, but take care not to make it obvious that you intend to buy it for their birthday. Besides ruining a potential surprise, it may also set too high standards, and if you end up unable to get it for one reason or another, you will end up disappointing them.
A Piece of Jewelry
For the fashion-conscious teen, you can find a choice piece of jewelry for them. Based on their tastes, this may be a necklace, bracelet, pair of earrings, or even a complete jewelry set. With the online and watch sales market size set to reach $7.6 billion in 2021 in the United States, you can shop online for currently trending pieces, like unique watches. Make sure you get something they will love based on their fashion sense, and they will be sure to appreciate the gift to no end.
Handcrafted Beanie and Gloves
Some teens enjoy handmade items, and a major trend at the moment is handmade clothing accessories, including gloves and beanies. You can look for a knit style and color that they will love and then pair it with a scarf to complete the set. There are many people on sites like Etsy who specialize in handmade items, so you're sure to find one that will meet your standards if you look around.
Plants With Unique Potholders for Their Collection
Finally, if your teen has developed a love for potted plants or they would love to flex their green thumb, you can get them a plant in a unique potholder (or five!). You can gift a simple plant for as little as $29.95, so you simply need to shop around for one that you feel will warm their heart. If it's an exotic plant, pair it with the instructions for taking care of it so there's no guesswork involved in its upkeep. In this way, you will have helped them improve their productive hobby.
These five ideas of gifts are bound to have something for your teen. Since you know them best, you should have an easy time finding something that will make their birthday a truly special day in more ways than one.
