ALT-2 Gift Ideas for 10 11 12 Year old Boys
Are you facing the challenge of finding the perfect gift for a preteen boy? Whether you need to find that perfect gift for your son, nephew, other special preteen, you will want to follow up with some research before you make that purchase to ensure that the child gets that special well thought out gift that he will remember for years to come.
If the preteen has a facebook page, or other social media page, viewing the page could offer some clues as to the best gift to give. You can view the links that the child has saved on the page and find out if the boy likes a particular music group, author or sports figure.
Boys in this age range have a variety of interests ranging from sports, music, movies to video games. If you do not know the child well, it can be very tricky to find the perfect gift. At this age it seems like boy's activities really define them. The discrepancy in maturity between 10 years olds and 12 year olds is usually very diverse.
Most 12 year olds are able to stay home alone for short periods of time and my even hold babysitting jobs making their own spending money making money a great gift since the boy might be saving for a larger purchase already and welcome cash as a gift.
A ten year old boy may be starting to be trusted home alone for a short period of time but may not ready for nearly the same responsibility as he will be in two years therefore not making money to spend making receiving cash more exciting to him for that reason. Therefore, I would suggest giving a small amount of cash or gift card along with a well planned thoughtful gift.
Unless you know the boy's personal taste in clothing and brand preferences, it is suggested staying away from giving clothing at any age group. It seems like boys are pickier than girls in some cases. A gift card to their favorite clothing company would be appropriate if you wish to expand the boy's wardrobe. Be aware that no all boys this age get excited about clothes and might not get excited about a gift card of this nature.
If you are on a tight budget, you can plan a special dinner for the child. Ask him what he would like for dinner and prepare whatever the child chooses-even if the items do not seem to go together. The birthday boy will feel special on his special day, and that is the desired result. A day trip could prove to be bit more economical than a whole birthday party too. You might consider tickets for a movie, play or concert for him and a friend.
Ten Year Old Boys
If you are unsure of a the perfect gift for this age group, most ten year olds enjoy spending their own cash or shopping with a gift card since they might not have their own money yet and there are so many new trends to follow.
If you have your heart set on purchasing a gift, I would suggest a gift of a reasonably priced MP3 player, or other similar technology. This is the right age to give this gift because ten year old boys are capable of taking care of electronics and learning this skill is extremely valuable as a life skill. If you know the boy already has an MP3 player then you could purchase music downloads so he can fill his player with his latest favorite tunes.
Other possible gifts could be sports related items like a new soccer ball, basketball, baseball and bat. You would have to know exactly which sports the child enjoys for this gift option, but if you can do a little of "homework" you might be able to offer a wonderful surprise to that special preteen.
If you suspect the boy prefers the arts, you can provide him with a paint set with colored pencils, charcoals and canvas. Any creative art supplies would be a great gift.
Some boys love to read so you can find a few books to give as a gift. Not all boys like to read chapter books so if you are unsure about his reading preference you can opt for books with more glossy pictures depicting his favorites subjects and fewer words appropriate for ten year old boys.
Eleven Year Old Boys
Boys that fall in this age group may be able to handle a little more responsibility. You could invest in a stereo for the boy's room.
The preteen may like a tour or a local factory, museum, or other business. Depending on where you live, there may be great places to tour within driving distance.
Baseball cards are reasonably priced and can be of great interest to boys this age supplemented by a binder and protective sleeves for the cards to insure they are cared for appropriately.
Twelve Year Old Boys
Any of the above options should be suitable for this age range but the wonderful part about being twelve is that there are more alternatives for gift giving.
Twelve year olds may be responsible enough to have a gift of sports memorabilia and be able to properly care for it. The prices can range from $10.00-to hundreds of dollars depending on your preference. Sometimes you can find autographed photos for a reasonable price online or in a sports memorabilia store. You can purchase gifts that the child will cherish forever.
Twelve year old boys may be more defined in their interests by this age and can off you clues by just looking at their personal style. Do the twelve year old wear sport related jerseys giving a clue as to a favorite team or player? Is he a comic book collector? Does he wear comic book characters on his t-shirts? Does he love music and wear concert t-shirts? Again check his social media site if he has one and look at pictures of him, what is on the t-shirts? Use these clues to find the best gifts.
