Gift Ideas For 13-Year Old Boys
91Looking for Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys?
© Stephanie Hicks 2010
Looking for gift ideas for 13-year old boys?
You are in the right place! Not only do I have a 13-year old son, but we also live close to several of my nephews that are heading into the teenage years (12 and 14, respectively).
If the 13-year old boy in your life is anything like my son, you probably won't get a helpful response to questions about what they want for their birthday or the holidays. A shrug and grunt is all I got. So, I had to do some sleuthing to compile a list of gift ideas for 13-year old boys. My 10-year old son was quite helpful, too!
Whether you are shopping for a birthday present or a gift for the holidays, bookmark this hub for reference. I've included a range of ideas: gaming, sports, entertainment, traditional gifts and more for a 13-year old boy.
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Gaming Gift Ideas for 13-Year Old Boys
My 13-year old shares an X-Box 360 system with his siblings, and also has a Nintendo DSI. Now that he has a cell phone, he seems to be outgrowing the DSI. The X-Box, however, is still fun to play when he has friends over.
Each year, the holiday season brings many new games for all gaming systems on the market: Nintendo DS consoles (handheld game system), X-Box 360, Wii and Sony PS3. There are also games to play on the computer and applications that can be downloaded to cell phones. As I noted in a related hub:
Experts say that new game consoles will not be offered until 2013. So, your best bet right now is to consider adding to individual game collections.
With a 13-year old boy, you are now moving into more mature video games. And, the kids themselves want to play "cool" games. A rating system categorizes games as "E" for everyone, "T" for teens, and "M" for mature. Just because you have a teenager doesn't mean that all "T" rated games are appropriate. Violence, sexual themes and language may be coarser than that found in "E" rated games. Think of it as similar to a PG-13 rated movie. If in doubt, ask a salesperson or read online reviews.
That said, I can say that one of my 13-year old son's favorite games is "Halo," which is rated "M."
Popular gaming gift ideas for 13-year old boys include:
- Current versions of NCAA, NFL, NBA and MLB sports games
- Movie-themed games (Harry Potter, Batman, etc.)
- Rock band games
- Halo
- Tony Hawk Pro Skater
- World of Warcraft
- The Sims
- Final Fantasy
- Need for Speed
- StarCraft Battle Chest
in 2011-2012, the hot games include:
- Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Batman Arkam City
- Call of Duty 3: Modern Warfare 3
- Assassins Creed
Note that many of these games are rated M for mature, due to violence/war
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Sports Gift Ideas for 13-Year Old Boys
There is a subtle difference between my 10-year old son and my 13-year old when it comes to sports.
Apparently, once you become a teenager, its not as cool to wear caps, jerseys, sweatshirts, etc. of your favorite team. And definitely take down the Red Sox drapes and put away the Yankees bedspread.
Sports gift ideas for 13-year old boys are focused on.... you guessed it.... your teenager!
Here's a list of items that will probably be appreciated, even if they don't show it:
- Sports equipment (balls, bats, mitts, helmets, hoops, goals, etc.)
- Sports memorabilia (trading cards, signed balls and the like)
- Brand-name T-shirts - my son likes Nike and Adidas
- Tickets to a sporting event
- Tuition for sports camps or similar programs
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Tech Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys
By the teenage years, its all about tech gifts. I finally got my 13-year old a cell phone for his birthday this year (he has a Samsung Intensity II - he'll have to wait to buy his own iPhone one day....)
Depending on your budget, there are many tech gadgets you could consider when shopping for gifts for 13-year old boys. Keep in mind that not all boys will take good care of these items that can easily become lost or broken. Another tip is to consider getting previous models of items (you can usually purchase new versions) and/or those with less memory (8GB instead of 16GB).
- iPod Nano
- iPod Touch
- Other mP3 players and accessories
- Laptop computer - many inexpensive notebook versions available
- Cell phone - you don't have to go with the new iPhone4! There are basic models that still allow for easy texting available for less than $50 with generous rebates (hint: go for an unlimited texting plan to avoid a shockingly high cell phone bill)
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Entertainment Gift Ideas for 13-Year Old Boys
Let's say you want to save money on a gift for a 13-year old boy. How is that even possible?
Believe it or not, but some young teenagers still enjoy reading books and watching movies. There are a number of popular series available, depending on interests (sorcery, magic, history, fantasy, vampires, etc.) Just think - you'll save money and probably a few of your 13-year old's brain cells when you get them a book for a present!
Recommended book series - so they don't stop at just one:
- Harry Potter series (they might not admit it, but they still love it)
- The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
- Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colter
- Stormbreaker series by Anthony Horowitz
- The Maze Runner series by James Dashner
- Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan
- The Vadelah Chronicles series by Julie Rollins
- The Demon's Lexicon Trilogy by Sarah Rees Brennan
- The Heir Chronicles by Cinda Williams Chima
Other great books, classics they should enjoy:
- Watership Down by Richard Adams
- I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
- The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding
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Traditional Gift Ideas for 13-Year Old Boys
When I was growing up, video games were fairly new on the scene and no one had cell phones (at least not the kids). These days, 13-year old boys' tastes have matured, while the price of gifts has increased. You will be hard pressed to find a typical teenager who will appreciate a board game for a present.
Traditional gift ideas for 13-year old boys are often focused on "cool." They probably won't admit it if they still like to experiment with Spy Ware or build Legos, so take those off the list.
Instead, consider:
- Skateboards and accessories
- Roller blades
- Bicycles
- Scooters
- Other sports equipment - snowboarding, wakeboarding, skiing, sledding, etc.
- Pool table, balls and cue
- Table tennis set
- Foosball table
Don't forget accessories: helmets, gloves, boots, bindings, batteries and any other item necessary for your 13-year old boy to enjoy these gifts!
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When in Doubt, Go with a Gift Card!
Let's face it - teenagers are difficult to communicate with! Trying to please a13-year old boy with a gift may be more difficult than getting him to clean his room.
Fortunately, you don't have to worry about a gift card being a cop-out for a present. Teens will appreciate the freedom of shopping for their own gift, on their own (mostly) terms. Even better - after the holidays, most retailers slash prices on their products... right when your 13-year old will go shopping.
Gift cards are available in a range of values (usually $25-100) from a number of specific retailers. The boys in my family enjoy getting gift cards from Target, Old Navy, Wal-Mart,
Game Stop, REI, and other sporting goods stores. For music on the go, iTunes cards are perfect for any mP3 player. If you want to give your 13-year old even more flexibility in shopping with a gift card, pick up one of the Visa or MasterCard options. They work just like cash!
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YIKES! I just realized you have almost 2,200 followers.I did not know that when I saw you were following me. Dear busy young mom....... Please don't bother answering my comments everytime,unless you want to add something. I won't be offended.
I love your ideas, and I am all about a pumpkin pie instead of a cake, yes! Great ideas, my granddaughter is 10 this month and I am searching for stuff for her. Some of these ideas work.
Hi Bayoulady - my 10-year old hoards money too! Your observation is a good one (chuckling to myself). I always have time to respond to comments too, BTW! Cheers, Steph
Hi SteveoMc - My son celebrates his birthday on Halloween, so pumpkin pie is our tradition! :-) Hope you get some great ideas for your granddaughter. Happy shopping!
Thanks for the ideas, especially the books!
Your 13-year-old consultant is as knowledgeable as his 10-year old sibling. Congrats. Excellent choices. And good-looking son.
Voted all Ups!
Thanks onegoodwoman - had to include some educational gifts in this list too! :)
Hi BJ - yes, if you ask my sons, they do know a lot. LOL! Thanks very much - Steph
Thank you Lilly!! Appreciate the visit and comment
Great ideas Steph. I am also the father of a 13 year old son who loves baseball more than anything. As I started reading Baseball gloves and bats came to my mind. You did very well. :)
Thanks SirDent - yes, we are going to be getting our 13-year old a very nice bat for Christmas this year (they cost several hundred dollars)! He has played on both Little League and traveling baseball teams and will likely do the same this coming spring. Cheers to you, Steph
Fantastic gift ideas! I love the pumpkin birthday pie... we've gone non-traditional a few times too. I especially liked your videogame choices.
Thanks Linda! I'll let my sons know that the videogame choices are a hit! Good luck shopping this year...
You are on to a great topic here. The Hub I did on 4 year old girl gifts may be my best producing hub.
When I was 13, I would have loved these, especially the video games, but not the books so much. I was pretty good at using the library by then and loved that I could read the books and then return them and get more.
Thanks Paul - I have a birthday party for twins hub that also gets a lot of traffic! :)
I hear you on the books. We have a few sets of popular series, like Harry Potter, but often head to the library to check out popular books.
These are great suggestions and ideas for gifts for a thirteen year old boys. I also like the pumpkin pie birthday cake, that is very clever!
Thank you Sweetie Pie! I started these hubs after fielding many questions from relatives about what my boys want this year for Christmas. I hope others can get some good gift ideas for 13-year olds (and 10-year old boys too)!
Excellent choices for a teen....
Thanks NN!! I hope that this list is a good start for any parents, friends or relatives that have to shop for a 13-year old boy for gifts. :)
This is absolutely great and good idea. I thought boys will love this gift. Good information for us, very useful. Rating Up.
Thank you prasetio - I do hope that 13-year old boys and their families will find this hub useful. Of course, if I missed any suggested gifts, I'd love people to share in the comments. Cheers to you, Steph
Trying to find something my grandson will like is always a trying experience. I ordered Halo Reach for him and found out his Mom already gave the same game to him for his birthday. Luckily Walmart on-line items can be returned at any Walmart for a credit or refund. He lives for video games I think. Appreciated all of your ideas. A gift card may have to be the final option. Can't get any ideas from him. ugh!
Very useful and thorough hub.
oh my gosh thamks u soo much i had n oclue what i should i have gotten for my son
Thanks so much for these ideas. I have two ll and 12 year old nephews. I will use these ideas.
Dual edge sword with any electronic item, they will love it, but you have to teach them balance
Great to hear SJKSJK - happy shopping for your (almost) 13-year old boys!
Trinsick, you are right - keeping a balance with use of electronic items and toys is any parent's challenge.
Great hub! I'm going to a Toys For Tots benefit soon. I wanted to get something for a teen. The organizers of TFT tell me they have no problem getting toys for very young children but for teenagers they are always coming up short. Thanks! Voted UP!
Great to hear TurtleDog! Glad that this will help your TFT efforts this season!
Great ideas, thanks so much. Yes, I have noticed a subtle difference in what different genders as well as ages wants for gift...if it were generic, it would be so easy to buy a gift but then you would also want something that the recipient will enjoy...not something that will be just put on the side for display, lol. Teens these days are techie...so one has to be very updated too.
I am a Teen Kid and while some of these were the kinds of things I would get not all of them are. I agree with books, I find most guys like me like Sci Fi, some fantasy, and some mystery, also games are good and there are some realy cheap PC games out there. Electronics also a good idea (just letting you know your teen kid probably knows more about them then you do keep this in mind.) I like the idea of that movie pass, I would definetly use that, also Movies on DVD are good too. I personaly am actualy the kind of person who worries a ton about money, I don't know why. It is not the kind of thing kids my age worry about but, I do. My b-day is coming up and I don't know what I want. These were some good suggestion
i have seen you hub and it seems very informatic for us.
Thanks for your informatic post
Thanks for the excellent tips! Giving money as a gift is so impersonal but now I have ideas :)
Glad the gift ideas for 13-year olds are helping! Going to forward this one to my family, as well!
Great ideas! These will be great for my nephew this Xmas!
Awesome Runway! Hope you get some great Black Friday deals this weekend. Happy Holiday Shopping!
Great article, thank you for sharing!
These are great ideas for my teen aged son. Thanks.
Namaste.
I need some ideas for my 18 year old, he's so hard to shop for!
Oh boy, an 18-year old!! Gosh, I can imagine that would be difficult... what are his interests? Sports? Gaming? Automotive? Reading? Happy shopping!
Great ideas...now if you would just create a post for 61 yo males, 58 yo females, 30 year old brothers, and 31 yr old sisters it would be perfect!
OK - I am on it! :)
Great ideas!
when i was little my mom would have us make out lists of
what we wanted for christmas and our birthdays.
I did that with my daughter and now with my 2 grandsons
ages 13 and 15. Then I look everything up online (since
most of it I never heard of before)to find out where to
buy the stuff, descriptions,+ prices. Its so much easier
than trying to guess what they would like + getting a headache from looking in the stores for too long.
These were great ideas! I'd add two more that are a hit with my 13 year old: netflix subscription (variety of prices based on length of time, etc.), and gift cards for FOOD--mostly anywhere with hamburgers!
excellent ideas, hard to choose a best choice as you offered many good ideas for any style boy...my boy is a techy, so getting a new cell phone, and something else electronical, but we have the itouch the laptop and a pc, he has wii,xbox and playstation...no more gaming systems grrr i like to talk to him on occassion, and I don't mean via tex
Im a teen and I think you ideas are quite good, you got the tech spot on
These are some great ideas and just what I am looking for. I have a nephew who is turning 13 and have been looking for a present. Thanks
Thanks Susannah - I hope you have fun shopping for your 13-year old nephew and that he has a great birthday! Best, Steph
Just thought I'd add to your book series list. My son turns 13 today, and has just finished one of Rick Riordan's series of books. He absolutely loved reading each one, and has begun to save $ just to add to his new personal library. Great incentive or reward also when he does something special. Thanks for the ideas!
Hi Kelley,
My sons love the Rick Riordan books too - thanks for the reminder. In fact, I think a new one is coming out soon (just FYI)! Cheers, Steph
Youngsters have lots of passion for games. I feel they would certainly like these gifts.
These are really great choices, not to mention great babysitters.
Thanks Jennifer and Sincerely,
You are right - games are a great choice for gift ideas for 13-year old boys. And, if they are occupied, that's all that matters, right? ;-) Best, Steph
I tend to buy cloths for my 13 year old stepson, because he is always wearing his cloths home and when he comes back over never brings nothing back. He also out grows alot (he can currently wear his dad's cloths).I went this past Christmas and got him is own necklace, that was nice. But when buy gifts for a 13 yr old boy you have to think if they will tak care of them or not.
Clothes are a great gift idea too, Jessie! My 13-year old wears my husbands clothes sometimes, and even accidentally put on a pair of my jeans the other day (didn't even notice at first! LOL) Thanks for the comment, Steph
Love the Pumpkin Pie Birthday dessert! Pie is superior to cake in every way. Perfect example:
*When you get cake for occasions, someone has to corral everyone and then serve them the cake. When you have pie, you just set it out and everyone gets their own.
Awesome, nice article. As dad of a 13 and a 15 year old boy, this really hit home.
nice airticle ,nice boys.
A new game for his gaming system sounds a very ideal gift for a 13 year old. Voted UP and rated USEFUL
Thanks speedbird - glad you got some good gift ideas! Best, Steph
Great gift ideas Steph. I have a little brother who will be turning 13 in a few months. He does play a lot of video games. I'll see if he wants any of the games from your list:)
Thanks Chirose! I hope your brother gets a lot of great gifts for his 13th birthday. Have a fun shopping! Best, Steph
I have a 12 year old and 16 year old boys, and it is very hard to find birthday presents for them!
Its a tough age, isn't it? These boys can be hard to shop for!
With the kids' fresh mind, game gadgets are cool gifts for them. Baseball bat, baseball cap, or a real baseball ball are also some of the best gifts that you can opt to give. Just make sure it has the signature of his favorite team player.
Greate gifts idea for under 13 boys..and best choice of birthday gifts...
Fantastic Hubs....
i am a 13 yaer old i love this site
I am a twelve year old boy, and am approaching my birthday. If you want to know, sit down your kid, and talk to him. Be persistent. if he says Gift Card, then there you go. When you get something reasonable, you know what to get him...Adults, SPEND TIME WITH US!!!!
I got my nephew a remote controlled micro helicopter. HE LOVED IT! It was really fun to buzz around the house and outdoors (with no wind).
smart ideas for kds i like most of the syuff u have on your website
my boy is soooo hard to shop im mean like seriously. sometimes its like he dosent even want any thing i went to my neighbor bestsy and she said "just get him a card" but i want 2 feel like a good parent... boys boys boys
Okay so I have to say, I am 13 and only about half of this stuff is something that would appeal to me or people I know. Honestly I know very few people who play World of Warcraft (or at least those that admit to it) also, not very many 13 year olds own razor scooters and the ones that do don't use them as they are from when they were little. I was surprised to see nothing about airsoft on this list because 90% of people in my grade who are boys play it. On type of gift card, that I love to get any ways is amazon because I can use it when I want on what ever I want. Finally I would more recommend the sims for girls, never played it myself but I've read reviews on on it. One last thing Call of Duty is also VERY popular.
Boys do NOT just want a gift card in general. I am 13 and if I was given a gift card I would be pissed off!!! Parents need to talk to theeir kids, not just give them money to buy their own stuff!
Look I'm a 12 yr old boy yh and I'm goin in2 my 13th Bday an I hav 2 say the video games on ther are absolutely rubbish boys like me are interested in FIFA and call of duty and grand theft auto the 1s u hav put down are lil girly games and believe me only weird parents would allow age limited games I mean almost every1 in my skool has 18 games and so do I. Trust me paintballing is pretty Sikk so get a good paint ball gun or bb guns ther prety popular 2 so yeah all u parents readin my comment take some advice out of it. By the way Sikk means awesome if you parents dunno
You should have put Call of Duty in there. It is one of the best games ever.
Great hub! In my opinion, 13 year old girls are a lot harder to buy gifts for!
Hi Lauren,
Thanks! My daughter is only 8, but I can imagine that by the time she is 13, it will be quite difficult to shop for her. I'll definitely be looking for gift ideas. :)
Just get them the latest xbox360 games like Gears of war 3
u shouldn't give them an mp3 player. if u do get them a music player get them an ipod
just give a teen money beqause they can buy enything they want or save it so they can buy something more exspensive like a moped when they are 15
I'm 12 and like the idea of a video game, but now i would rather a paintball gun or airsoft gun... (i prefer airsoft) so i think sports equipment is cool
Something we enjoy doing for our Grandkids on thier Birthday is taking them camping or bowling (depends on the time of year)...They love that gift the best!!!
Hi Dangell, love the idea of an experience gift! Camping, bowling, or anything else would be a great gift idea for 13-year old boys. :) Best, Steph
These great ideas but a bit confusing. :)
I am actully 13 and am looking for gifts to put on my list. :) Also, airsoft and paintball guns would be great. But I got lots of ideas from this site. Thanks!
I'm 11 and I have 2 say u need to put in some wii games not just ps1,2,3 and xbox e.g. Zelda, fifa 11. Also add some
stuff like a music section Ok? e.g. Drums, Electric guitars, Dj tables. bie da wai maybe do stuff like a set of cards that let them of like get out of tiding his room for a week or somefink like dat. Nice Ideas for da xbox games, Gift cards just let us guys down because we have to spend our own time to get dem prezys wich is borin. Xmas soon everytink cheap afta at boxin dey. Bie
alright look.... I'm 13, almost 14, and honestly, xbox is the way to go. I got the xbox360 slim for christmas last year, and i will never look back. Givin your 13 yea old boy a wii game, honestly, is social murder. Most kids nowadays use that "*new-fangled*" system called xbox360. Giving a kid a gift card is ok, but as long as it's to somewhere they like. Don't give a 13 year old a gift card to build a bear, because then you're treating them like they're 4, and they'll look sort of, why don't i say, girly. Get 'em something like an airsoft or paintball gun. just, something to make them look STRAIGHT, which should be a top priority for your 13 year old son. Just, keep in mind that you just got this information from a smart, well-spoken, 13 year old boy.
i am 13 and was looking for things to add to my list this doesnt help much but i think some things you should add are airsoft guns and call of duty games me and my friends always play with our airsoft guns and everyone at my school plays call of duty black ops and modern warfare 2
Some great ideas!! well done. I have three kids, two boys aged 13 and 9 and one girl aged 11. All my kids like to read but I would have to say that the boys have always enjoyed 'information books' things about oceans, animals, human body etc, whether they like to admit it or not children of all ages like to learn new things. Another great gift is experience gift certificates. Cheaper ones include movie tickets, bowling and surf lessons or if you want to spend a little more you could get a ride in a race car, white water rafting, theme park tickets etc. There are big budget tickets like hot air balloon rides, tiger moth or helicopter rides, stretch hummer rides etc but I would save these for special occasions like 18th or 21st gifts. Hope these are helpful.
Great. Not i have everything i just bought an ipod touch by the way im 12
Well, I'm 14 and if he like video games, that might be the way to go. But if he into sports or activities like running then get him a new leather football. If that don't work, then get him some new shoes, because I love running and I love name brand shoes!
i am 11 and i would honestly say that you should get ur child a ps3 or an xbox for christmas. an ipod touch is also a good choice. if you get a ps3 you need to buy call of duty black ops or modern warfare 3. and/or maybe a laptop of some choice would be good. shoes are a good choice too but they need to be able to pick them out or you need to have past knowlegde on what type of shoe they like.
Modern Warfare 3
I'm 14 these gifts are good ideas, but if you do not have Internet for a gaming device make sure the game isn't just known for it's online multiplayer.... That happened to me last year, with Call of Duty: Black Ops
I'm 13 and I think that ann Xbox or PS3 is a good idea. I already had an Xbox, so for durin the holidays I got a Kinect instead. A Kinect is a good idea and doesn't require a seperate game to be bought-it comes with Kinect Adventures.
I got a Petrol gokart for myn only £250
I am thirteen and i would prefer Call of duty Modern warfare 3 it just game out a couple of days ago and can be found at places like target for 60 dollars. I also like things like air soft guns. They are basically like Nerf guns but for older kids. The best place to find them are at www.airsoftmegastore.com but you can also find them at sporting goods stores.
i would prefer an alienware laptop or something game related........and how come crysis or CoD wasnt in the game list?!?!?!
LOL!
Ok - so the greatest gift for teenage boys and girls and everyone...a Bongo Board (balance board). Put this thing in the middle of your livingroom and your kid will be standing on it (balancing on it) all the time. Challenge your kid to get so good at it that he/she can stand perfectly still while playing a handheld game at the same time! It's great exercise, stress relief and something to keep kids on their feet and focused, which you must agree, is not easy at this age! Another great gift is a ping pong table. Kinda takes up a lot of space, but I prefer a ping pong table over a formal dining table anytime. Guess which one gets used more? Have fun! Unplug!
Personally, i have n idea what i want and my birthday is in about 3 days so i need help.I have seen a couple of things on TV but ill be bored with those things in two days.My mom definitly isn't going to buy an ebox360.although i kind of want a cabelas hunting game for my wii.By the way i bought the wii with my own money.Please help.
just give them money thats all they want
Airsoft gun.....i am 13 and i love airsoft guns!! 3/4 of my friends have airsoft guns....theyre soo fun and trust me....they arn't dangerous...moms: they are a fun activity to get your sons off of the xbox or ps3 or whatever. It will get them outside being active!
I'm 13 and tech is my way to go. I love being able to have an iPod touch in my hands, because it's like having a whole new computer, but with a lot more potential apps. Btw, if your child has an iPod touch, or other kind of iTunes applicable device, you should get an itunes card. That is always a safe way to go because it has a certain budget, to keep from accidentally charging your credit card too much, because you can't see how much you spent. However, I do like the ideas on this page. A great guide.
I am 13. What I really want is a nice pair of running shoes and a new guitar. If you get gift cards, PLEASE don't get it to barnes and noble or blockbuster. I have about 4 blockbusters that I never use. Same goes for toysrus.
hi i am 13 years old. now i came to this website because i have no idea what i want for christmass and i went on her hoping i could find some stuff i might like. now i dont want to sound meen but i hate every thing on here its more suited for younger kids.
well thats just what i think.
Tony
great blog loved it!!!
If you want to get you're kid somthing cool get battlefield 3 for the pc or skyrim.
SAT prep books for my son. He also enjoys playing the Nintendo We (spelling?) at his friends house but I think computer games are a waste of time. I don't think a young teenager should be playing air soft or violent videos, some of their peers can be such bad influences. Thats why I homeschool my children.
I don't know what to get for Christmas I need help
Ok I'm 13 I am not sure what to get can I get answers before 1 week
Tofu mom is my 13-yr-old son, and he thinks he is hysterical. I do know how to spell wii, and he has an xbox thank you, but no single- shooter games. I do think they are kind of disturbing. He is not home-school, but I think he just gave me an excellent idea for a gift...SAT prep, you say? Mwaaahaaahaaaa
I think that E games and a select few T games for ps3 or Xbox is great for 12 or 13 year olds. As they grow older and more mature like 14 and 15 is when they should start playing the T or even the M rated games.
GET THEM COD ITS WHAT THEY WANT TRUST ME!!!!!!
good ideals sadly my 13 year old has all the games listed then some, he is not into sports, has his own cell phone and hoards money like no other. He also has his own computer so I am thinking a wireless keyboard and I know he has always wanted his own kitten so guess that is what I will go for. But, thank you making this site it is very helpful.
Kris - good luck! My almost 12-year old hoards money and never cashes in gift cards either. The wireless keyboard sounds like a good idea - or the kitten! We got my now 14-year old an iPad tablet computer for his birthday, but that was a BIG gift. Both sets of grandparents went in on the gift together with us and my son was OK with no birthday party either. Best, Steph
Just saying, no kid wants an Old Navy gift card, or books. And Halo stinks! If you want to buy a good gift get Call of Dudy: Black Ops or Modern Warfare 3 for xbox. Also most kids want some cool basketball shoes like LeBrons.
I suggest a apple iPod touch (4th genaration) or sports, gloves, basketballs, baseballs,football ect. I suggest go to academy sports or tod n more for those kinds of things and sports clothes... Video games are also big
I'm thirteen and fyi the giver is so lame, and i read books all the time, here are some good books that are good for kids my age, Kingdom Keepers, Cherub, even diary of a wimpy kid.
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My son and all his 13 year old friends would do anything for xbox live points :-)
Thanks for all these ideas!
i was looking here to help with my christmas list and i know i like and want airsoft+paintball guns. it hurts but not to bad.
i am 13 just bored and wanted to look up what others had to say so in my opinion if someone likes to read get a kindle some like buttons some like touch screen feelings so try to find out what the one you buy for likrs without saying kindle in any word with your talk because we are smarter than you think and find things out and wont say so i know im getting a kindle this year because i saw on my familys amazon acount so dont buy things from a normal account make a new one if you buy online dont get us a kindle fire it will distract us and we will get bored and not use it use a simple kindle keybord i dont recomend most dont like it stay with other 2 save money and get the one with advertisements if they dont like then spend 40 dollors and upgrade some deals are good on there anyway there was alot more i was going to say but forgot my bad but yea just tips from a 13 year old electro geek you can tell because i said electro remember have multiple accounts to whatever you buy from
Hello in Bend OR! I live in Ky but the rest of my family lives in Bend and Remond! My son will be 13 this weekend. I wantto buy him a phone but not sure if I should add him to my plan with T-Mobile for an outrageous amount or buy him a non-contacted, individual monthly plan...either way Im nervous he will lose it like the last one before I have even had a chance to weigh the final costs. I really need him and I to be in better contact so its important but Im also a tightly budgeted single mom! Any ideas from anyone??/
Hi Clara! Great to hear from someone with local connections!! So, my 14-year old is on my Verizon plan and I am getting my 12-year old a phone for Christmas (shhhh!) too. The phone itself was only 1 cent (awesome for a gift) and adding him to the plan is only $10 per month (both boys are a total of $20 per month with unlimited texting). Curious as to why T-Mobile is charging so much to add him to your plan?? We paid a $25 connection fee and that is it, beyond the $10 each extra per month.
I hear you on the issue with losing the phone. Go with a basic model and have him earn a "better phone" in 2 years with chores and responsibility. My biggest tip, he must leave the ringer on so you can find the phone when its lost. My older son always has the ringer off and then its impossible to find later!!!
I'd love to hear what others say regarding the plan issue. Good luck and Happy Birthday to your 13-year old boy! :-)
Those gaming ideas are very awesome! Skyrim is the coolest!
Hi I have a 12 year old son who is turning 13 in a couple of months and he likes video games but not too much. He has a phone already(It's not
that good) but he already has a lot of sport things. I really don't know what to get him. Can you help me pleaaaaaaase he is really fussy and hard to shop for! He really doesn't care what brand of clothes he has but he does like polo and his clothes closet looks like it's gonna burst any second! help before february so i can be ready for him!
Hi Michele - gosh, that sounds tough! New shoes, perhaps? He's probably outgrowing those that he owns and if he is really picky, you could go shopping together and he can show you what he likes! Or, you could get him a gift of an event or experience to enjoy together. A pro sports game? A music concert? Good luck and happy early birthday to your son!
good stuff... now i can get some gifts for my cousin. Voted up and followed
I am thirteen and I love books, sports equipment, video games, and tech stuff. Airsoft guns are popular as well and a cell phone is virtually a must have for a while hirteee
Our 12yr old grandson just had a bday and we surprised him with his first zip line tour. Last year we took him and a friend to rock climb & the archery range .... fun, fun, fun. He still talks about it.
bayoulady Level 1 Commenter 19 months ago
I tried giving my 12 year old grandson money as he asked for , but he just hoards it away and still hadn't spent it when he came here for spring break.(by the way he then tries to hog his siter's gifts on Christmas day) so I voted give a game on your poll.