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    WatchingThemGrow is offline Blue Diamond level (20,000+ posts)
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    Wondering if there’s any kind of science/building “toy” that’s more sophisticated for the teen boy...


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    Our girls are gamers and one of them asked for a gaming headset. So that's what we got...maybe something like that? Also for their 12th birthday we gifted them a YouTube contract. Basically permission for them to create a channel so long as they agree to all the terms and conditions (and yes, they had to sign and date...we have a lot of restrictions). Would a YouTube channel thrill him (if he doesn't already have one)?

    And there are funny gaming hoodies on Amazon...I've had this one in my cart for a while now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...mId=B078RXQC7K

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    Quote Originally Posted by twowhat? View Post
    Our girls are gamers and one of them asked for a gaming headset. So that's what we got...maybe something like that? Also for their 12th birthday we gifted them a YouTube contract. Basically permission for them to create a channel so long as they agree to all the terms and conditions (and yes, they had to sign and date...we have a lot of restrictions). Would a YouTube channel thrill him (if he doesn't already have one)?

    And there are funny gaming hoodies on Amazon...I've had this one in my cart for a while now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...mId=B078RXQC7K
    Would you mind sharing what restrictions you have? Dd would love to have a channel, but dh and I are hesitant. Thanks!

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    DS2 got this RGB mouse pad for his 12th birthday and it was a hit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RM5HVGW He also has an RGB Gaming keyboard that he really likes.

    Maybe something like that or the headphones as a gaming accessory.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WatchingThemGrow View Post
    Wondering if there’s any kind of science/building “toy” that’s more sophisticated for the teen boy...


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    For my son’s 12th birthday I got him this subscription box from the makers of Vsauce and it’s so fun. We got the fall box and it has a build your own solar car in it. Definitely for older kids, it was a bit hard for him. https://www.curiositybox.com


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    Quote Originally Posted by KrisM View Post
    DS2 got this RGB mouse pad for his 12th birthday and it was a hit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RM5HVGW He also has an RGB Gaming keyboard that he really likes.
    This is a good idea. DS (12.5) hasn't asked for them yet, but RGB monitors, keyboards, etc. are a big deal with his friend group. Most of them got the keyboards last year for Christmas.

    DS's wish list this year: a dog, a cat, headphones w/mic, a high-end lighted music stand, and "a lot of junk food" (because Mom usually nixes that).

    He's getting: The headphones, a ping-pong table, an upgrade to his musical instrument, books, clothes, a board game or two, a bed rest and Ott-lite to make reading in his room more comfy, a s'mores maker, a gift card to an aquarium store and "some" junk food. :-)

    He'll probably get the music stand after Christmas for his birthday.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ciw View Post
    This is a good idea. DS (12.5) hasn't asked for them yet, but RGB monitors, keyboards, etc. are a big deal with his friend group. Most of them got the keyboards last year for Christmas.

    DS's wish list this year: a dog, a cat, headphones w/mic, a high-end lighted music stand, and "a lot of junk food" (because Mom usually nixes that).

    He's getting: The headphones, a ping-pong table, an upgrade to his musical instrument, books, clothes, a board game or two, a bed rest and Ott-lite to make reading in his room more comfy, a s'mores maker, a gift card to an aquarium store and "some" junk food. :-)

    He'll probably get the music stand after Christmas for his birthday.

    Just in case you need more ideas - we upgraded the instrument cases to ones lighter weight with better straps. We also have stands for various instruments so they don't have to put it away between practice sessions, or zoom lessons now.
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    ciw is offline Gold level (500+ posts)
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    Quote Originally Posted by KrisM View Post
    Just in case you need more ideas - we upgraded the instrument cases to ones lighter weight with better straps. We also have stands for various instruments so they don't have to put it away between practice sessions, or zoom lessons now.
    Thanks! When we upgraded the instrument, it came with a much better case, so we are good there. An instrument stand is worth considering. Thanks for the idea!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DietCokeLover View Post
    I am completely out of ideas for gifts for DS. He only wanted an expensive gaming computer that we will not be buying him, so I am at a loss. What are you getting your 13 yo boys?
    Omg! We are raising the same kid !


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