A birthday gift should be chosen not only depending on the preferences, hobbies and nature of the donee. When buying a present for a boy, you should also take into account the age category of the child.
Sports gifts for the birthday of a twelve year old boy
If you know that the birthday person is fond of sports and leads an active lifestyle, you can give him skates or roller skates. Even if the child still did not know how to ride them, he will have a great reason to learn.
Also at this age, you can buy a skateboard or snowboard for a teenager, depending on which climatic zone you live in. The snowboard is perfect for winter fun, and the skateboard will help the boy get around the city in the summer.
A young angler can enjoy an inflatable rubber boat or fishing tackle.
If you know that the boy is into football, give him a new soccer jersey or a special ball. You can also choose expensive branded football boots as a gift. The most popular brands are Nike and Adidas right now.
If your child is crazy about hockey, you can also get a hockey uniform, skates or a new stick. A young athlete will surely appreciate such a present.
Other useful gifts for a twelve year old boy
If the birthday person does not have a craving for sports, but prefers quieter entertainment, you can give him board games. It can be billiards, "Monopoly", checkers, chess, bingo, table tennis, etc.
In addition, you can please your 12-year-old child with modern gadgets. Buy him a new laptop, netbook, smartphone, iPhone, Xbox, tablet or headphones. All these gadgets will not only be very pleasant gifts, but also useful.
Some parents believe that a book is the best gift for a teenager. If the birthday boy really loves to read, you don't need to go straight to the store and choose something of your choice. You can hardly please a teenager by giving him a print edition. It is better to purchase an e-book for him, since he himself will be able to choose what to read to him. And such an item will last long enough.
In order not to make a mistake with a present for a twelve-year-old boy, it is better to ask him in advance what he is dreaming of. Maybe he wanted you to give him a new computer game or something else. Ask your child what birthday present will suit him, he will probably tell you about it. After discussing all the details with him, you can even go to the store together and choose something for the young birthday boy.
