This article about teen gift ideas will take a beginner's look at this stimulating subject. It will give you the facts that you need to know about unique presents. Do you remember when you were a teen and got a gift of clothing from Aunt May? You could tell she probably spent a lot of time and thought, choosing that sweater which she was sure was so hip. You, on the other hand, couldn't possibly wear it in public. It was so uncool. Nonetheless, you sent a nice thank you note and that was the end of it. If you're looking to buy a gift for a teen, here are some teen gift ideas that are guaranteed to please. First, try to remember that teens are very particular about details, especially as they pertain to clothing. Let's say you find a sweater, white with little sparkly silver threads woven throughout. Fabulous, you think. What you don't know is that everything is perfect, except for the fact that it's got a normal cut. This teen gift idea is going to miss the mark, solely because it's not oversized. She'll never wear it and your money has been wasted. She'll doubtless appreciate the thought and thank you, but you want her to truly enjoy it. If your teen loves clothes, your best bet is to get a gift certificate at her favorite store. Many people think that a gift certificate is so impersonal, giving the impression that you didn't bother to trouble yourself more than a minute in your choice. It's simply not true. She can choose just what she likes and will love you for it.

We have had a lot of fun during the first portion of this article and hopefully you feel as though you have a firm grasp on the topic. No matter the age of your teen giftee, nurturing career dreams is a terrific teen gift idea. For example, a thirteen year old boy who loves football will love a book on the history of football. A girl who dreams of a career in journalism will burn through an insider's view, or autobiographical book by a legendary journalist. A teen with artistic talent, contemplating a career in graphic design will surely love a CD of Macromedia's Flash(TM) software. Along the same lines, a more mature, and avid teen reader may well enjoy books such as 'Passages' and 'What Color is your Parachute?'. 'Passages' can serve to reassure a teen that all people go through various stages of development in their life, while 'What Color is your Parachute' can spark interest in the many options life has to offer. If your teen is interested in ballet, watercolors, martial arts or ceramics, a gift of an introductory class in their local community is another great teen gift idea. Another winning teen gift is an iPod, if your teen doesn't have one already. Music choices with teens should be left to them and the MP3 player idea leaves it up to them, while being a very cool teen accessory. If none of these teen gift ideas seems to work, you can always rely on a prepaid credit card! They will be absolutely thrilled. If you want to learn more about teen gift ideas, ask your family or friends for advice on the topic, or do a simple Internet search to gain the information you are searching for.