As a younger sister to a once teen brother, I can say that impressing them is unequivocally tough—which makes holiday gift shopping…tricky, to say the least. The best gifts for teen boys evoke smiles, never eye rolls, and are (hopefully) put to use right away, instead of collecting dust in the corner of their bedroom. As a parent (or mentor, sibling, or family friend), getting the teen in your life the “perfect” gift is hard. They’ll likely appreciate your time just as much (even if they don’t say it), but it does help to get them a nifty trinket that they’ll love—it could even help bring you two closer or form a better relationship.
When holiday gift shopping for a discerning teen, you’ll want to tap into their hobbies, interests, and aspirations. Which admittedly, is a lot harder than it sounds. To get some intel on the best gifts for teen boys, I asked a few teenagers—and a few men with oddly aligning interests—to share what’s on their holiday wishlists. Whether he’s a star athlete in training, bookworm, a budding artist, a late-night gamer, or loves experimenting in the kitchen, you’re bound to find a winning gift among these teen-approved picks.
Best sports gifts for teen boys
Letters to a Young Athlete by Chris Bosh — $12.00
Any young athlete will benefit from the wisdom shared by NBA hall of famer Chris Bosh in his first-ever book. From how to take criticism to the importance of honest dedication, Bosh’s words are bound to resonate with teenage athletes.
With the rise of MLS teams, it feels like soccer is more popular than ever in the United States. “I want to go to the world cup one day,” says 16-year-old Alex. Well, there’s no better time than now to start training! And there’s no better ball to train with than this. year’s Adidas’ MLS Club ball.
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