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Shopping for teenagers can be a difficult prospect. They still have one foot securely rooted in childhood while the other one is trying to leap towards adulthood as fast as possible.

What matters most while selecting a gift for your teen is that you do your homework and find something meaningful. Your efforts will mean as much to them as the gift itself.

Jewellery

As kids begin to enter their teen years, one thing they tend to do is express themselves. This comes about in a variety of ways. But, one of the defining pathways is through jewellery. To determine what they will appreciate and actually wear, talk with them. Learn more about their interests, hobbies, and inspirations.

Once you are armed with some information, search for chains with pendants to match their pursuits. Have fun searching for the perfect chain and coordinating pendant. Consider whether they are a sports fan, movie aficionado, or have a respectable religious affiliation. Shop for your teen based on what they may appreciate, not just something you think they might like. This will show you pay attention, in addition to the wonderful gift.

Your Undivided Attention

Teenagers – They are a conundrum wrapped up in a riddle. Some days they are eager to talk with you and happy to be in the same room. On other days they are moody, and sullen, and want to listen to music alone in their room. Due to their rapid and sometimes frequent changes in disposition, it can be difficult for you to connect with them on a meaningful level, let alone try to understand them.

With that in mind, spending time with them helps. Offering undivided attention to your teen will go a long way in showing them how much they mean to you. While time together may not evoke the spirit of gift-giving, it is valuable to be together in a one-on-one setting. Try giving your teen a homemade coupon good for a meal out together, just the two of you. Or, pick your loved one up from school and go for a walk or to get ice cream. This isn’t a formal gift, per se, but it is the gift of your time.

As you are spending time together, consider this teenager’s perspective on, and advice for how to best parent a teenager. Watch the video here.

Complement Future Plans

Teenagers do not seem to want “things” any longer. They tend to be more invested in functional items that are also fun or fashionable. If your teen has an upcoming trip or stay at camp planned, some of the following items might be appreciated.

• New luggage
• Charging docs, cords, and plugs, etc.
• New kit for sporting camps
• Prepaid phone card or extra minutes
• Prepaid transportation cards
• Multi-country travel adapter
• Language lessons

Finding a gift for your teenager does not have to be a difficult endeavour. Make it fun by discovering new ways to connect with your child so you can get to know the mature person they are becoming. In the process, you will find the best gift to suit their unique personality.

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