What to buy for a teen son?

If you are the parent of a teenage son, then no doubt you will agree that knowing what to buy them for Christmas can be a tough decision. Men are harder to buy for but teen boys can be a nightmare! You don’t want to risk offending them, buying something too young or thinking you know just the thing only to see it shoved at the back of a wardrobe never to see the light of day. With so much room for error, where do you begin? Here are some handy hints:

Clothes – Whether you have a budding fashion addict or a teen who throws on whatever can be found from his bedroom floor, clothing is a great option. If you’re worried about choosing the right brand or concerned your choice might be viewed as extremely cringeworthy – you can’t go wrong with a designer brand that’s hugely popular in athleisure right now. For Mens Superdry Hoodies, visit https://www.ejmenswear.com/men/superdry/hoodies

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Experience – Buying someone an experience day is very popular and there has been huge growth in this market meaning there’s a great many experiences to choose from. If your son is a car addict but too young to drive, there are passenger race car experiences and learn to drive courses for teens available up and down the country. For video game fanatics, why not let them expend some energy in a real-life shoot ‘em up game of paintball or laser tag? Fishing, sports, cooking and escape rooms – whatever they are into, there’s an experience day to suit.

Video Games – All kids these days seem to love gaming and if your son is no different, then consider buying the latest release video game for their xbox or playstation. If you’ve no idea what game they would like, choose to purchase a voucher to be spent in a game store or online. That way they can choose exactly which game interests them most.

Money or Vouchers – Many people think this isn’t a good gift as it seems lazy or that no thought has been put into it. However, it might be worth asking the young person as many would prefer to go shopping and choose their own gift. If they have a favourite store or even an Amazon wishlist, vouchers or money mean they get to enjoy the fun of independent shopping and there’s no risk of you choosing the wrong present.

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Bedroom Decoration – Perhaps their bedroom is looking a little tired or hasn’t been decorated since they were little. A great gift idea is to discuss with your son what they would like in their room. Create a gaming den or a sports themed room with special lighting and decorations. It’s a way of making them feel special and more grown up if they get to choose some of how their space is arranged and decorated. A teen’s room is an important space for chilling out, socialising and doing homework so dedicate some time to making it really special.