As the father of two boys, aged 16 and three years, and still something of a big kid if you ask my wife, I figured out of all the people who knew what an active boy at 8-. I wish he was 13 years old.
With that said, here are the top 10 gift ideas for boys ages 8-13.
Nintendo DS
Show me a child in this age group who doesn’t like video games and I will literally have a heart attack. . I know for a fact that the video industry breeds both systems – and games – at all. -time high rate
Although I don’t believe that during recess a child should sit around and play all day (especially since I’m a health nut and still a bit of an athlete ) I think the video game system has some advantages believe it or not (like peace and quiet).
Now I know most of the kids games system already – and the new ones that are released this time of year. For Christmas, (the Sage 3 and the Nintendo Wii) are pocket busters with their price tags, but I’d say the Nintendo DS is the best gift for boys in this age group — and one that will provide thousands of hours of silence at home as well. and on the way.
Curabiquet ultricies
This is the age when children really start to take an interest in sports and begin to form their opinions on who their favorite teams are as well as their favorite sports. I suggest a basketball court and maybe a basketball court outside, that time, the arc.
Another oldie but goodie, America’s favorite sport – baseball. A baseball bat and ball are almost essential in this age of youth football quality. None of these things are very expensive and could pay huge dividends in the near future.
Deegan’s Heavy Hitters Anti-gravity track
My three-year-old son goes bonkers every time he sees this commercial on television – and so do I. Anyway, the track is perfect for a child in this age group and it features some cool effects like the ability to hang on the track while upside down with its “anti-gravity” ability and the glow in the dark feature that appears with. he turned off the lights. This gift will be sincere with your child, although it costs about $70.
Wear clothing / sweat suits / sneakers
All the boys in this age group have one thing to do is sweat suits. Boys in cotton on the east coast keep warm during the winter and the nylon kind are great for both, spring and fall.
If your son is a sports fan, you can also pick up some athletic shirt with his team’s logo, although it will be a little more expensive. However, the various sweat suits range in price from around $11. A higher quality sweat suit can run upwards of $50 or $60 dollars, however I am not over $50 on any sweat suit, not even one for me.
Nintendo Wii
On a side note, if your kid is bothering you for the new system, you’d better grab the Wii instead of sitting down. The Wii costs somewhere in the $250 price range, while the Playstation 3 runs between $450 and $600 minimum. Enough said.
Books: Chicken Soup For Preteen Sould
Without getting too religious, I think there is always a book that helps your child grow spiritually and broadens their horizons. useful I personally think that Chicken Soup books are the best way to help your child grow, both mentally and spiritually, through reading, while simultaneously improving your child’s reading – and comprehension. A huge advocate of getting a good education, I think books make a wonderful gift for children – even kids who run away from reading things like Bubonic Plague .
Moon Shoes
These “anti-gravity” shoes are catching on in a hurry and boys in this age group are all over the world trying to “look like Mike”. These mini-trampolines also help kids develop balance and coordination. Just make sure your son takes it outside.
Disney Personal DVD Player
This 3.5 inch personal DVD player is a parent’s dream – especially on road trips or even flights. Children are wonderfully rested while watching one of their favorite shows. This item, which sells for right around $140 a year, is a great item and great for kids or adults. It has built in rechargeable-battery speakers and built in rechargeable battery and makes it easy to watch all movies. continue to listen to CDs without batteries.
Remote Controlled Car
Children in this age group also love Remote Controlled Cars. You can find a pretty good pair these days for about $20 and it will provide your boy (and husband) with countless hours of fun, not to mention several hours of peace and quiet when you send the ladies both out to play.
Cube World
Radica USA came up with an ingenious way to assemble tiny LCD cubes and make them interact with each other as if they were one with a connection. With one, you can play a cube or join together and watch the staff characters play, interact with each other and visit each other’s cubes.
