Gifting things to children is tricky business. We mean this and you will probably see why. Gifting stuff might not be very expensive, but it certainly requires a lot of planning, lest you end up with the wrong item for the wrong person. For children, generic gifts like sweaters and shirts are common – you probably don’t need a child to tell you they’re tired of the same old gifts being dished out by their families and friends each year. If you need to be accepted through your gift, you will have to bring in some changes.
- 1. DroneX Pro
- 2. Why Not Try A Game of Spikeball With Some Friends?
- 3. Or an XBox One S for The Most Tech Loving Twelve-Year-Old
- 4. Consider A Brilliant Electronic Drum for Him Otherwise
- 5. And A Robotic Kit for The Young Budding Scientist
- 6. Football Is the Most Universal Form of Love. Try A Kit
- 7. A Frisbee Is Not A Bad Choice Either
- 8. We Know They All Like RC Stuff. Did You Look for It?
- 9. If He Doesn’t Have It, Try A Digital Keyboard
- 10. Speaking of Indoor Games, Why Not A Foosball Table?
- 11. Video Games Are Preferred at This Age. Get the DVDs
- 12. A Street Hockey Set to Send Him Out in The Sun
- 13. Everyone Needs Digital Access. Provide Them with It
- 14. A Great Table Tennis Set
- 15. Lastly, Something to Suit His Musical Needs
1. DroneX Pro
Gone are the days when drones used to be the Big Boy Toys. Lately, the market is coming up with lighter and better drones which are more suitable to kids. The DroneX Pro is one such drone, which solves two massive problems which made drones difficult for kids. It is extremely lightweight, so any 12 year old child can carry it around with ease. Secondly, it can be folded into half its size which makes it a delight to store anywhere. Do away with the toys of the old days, get your child the DroneX Pro.
2. Why Not Try A Game of Spikeball With Some Friends?
If you’ve not heard of spikeball, we don’t blame you completely. Spikeball involves a team and therefore, your young man will be occupied and will bring his friends along to play too. It is known by an alternative name, roundnet and if you know what roundnet is, you basically know what spikeball is. If you don’t there’s a link to help you out.
3. Or an XBox One S for The Most Tech Loving Twelve-Year-Old
You must have heard about the XBox One S, or the XBox, at the least. If the young man you are gifting is an avid gamer, consider presenting him with the latest version of the XBox, and he will immediately love it. We promise.
4. Consider A Brilliant Electronic Drum for Him Otherwise
If you think he’s not too noisy already, allow him to push on his limits with a brilliant electric drum. On the bright side, if he wishes to be a drummer (they are musicians too, and good ones at that), prepare to put up with his ‘practice’ of high volume ‘music’.
5. And A Robotic Kit for The Young Budding Scientist
For all the young innovators you know of, there is nothing better than a robotics set to allow them to expand and grow their imagination. We’ve heard a story of a young boy who used his robotics set to build an arm that would bring him the nearest packet of crisps, all through finger movement. Clearly, a robotic kit is not one of those baby gifts for boys.
6. Football Is the Most Universal Form of Love. Try A Kit
The love of football unites the world. We all have memories of going crazy over a certain team or player and putting up posters of them in our rooms and all around our houses. Being the world’s most popular sport by unanimous choice, football is both engaging and interesting. At this age, you could give him a new football set to replace the old one or fulfil his many month-long dream. After all, football fuels our love and there is no denying it.
7. A Frisbee Is Not A Bad Choice Either
Okay, so this one could be one of the first communion gift for boys too! The frisbee is an ancient and yet, constantly popular game. For those who are conscious of their children’s unending use of all things digital, a frisbee might just make him go out and play! It is a wonderful gift, he’ll have fun and yet get his dose of outdoor play and the sun. Not a bad choice at all!
8. We Know They All Like RC Stuff. Did You Look for It?
RC stuff is really cool for many kids. For many adults too, getting RC merchandise is both fascinating and useful. Imagine a fancy RC car or a brilliant airplane or any other type of vehicle the young man is fascinated with. Piloting RC stuff is a great hobby among people at this age and we’re almost certain that your gift cannot be turned down.
9. If He Doesn’t Have It, Try A Digital Keyboard
A digital keyboard is different from the normal keyboard because it replaces the need to individually buy a separate mike and a karaoke set, which is an undesirable effort. Therefore, the easy alternative is the convenient digital keyboard, famous in modern markets. All one has to do is plug it into the socket and begin playing! You will be helping him nurture a hobby, while simultaneously improving his concentration and interpersonal skills.
10. Speaking of Indoor Games, Why Not A Foosball Table?
The foosball table is in demand owing to the addictive game of foosball that can be played on it. Foosball, a tabletop knockoff of the universally loved game of football, is a play of strong wrists and concentrated minds. It can also be a great indoor game, especially when he’s plagued by rainy days that do not let him run out to the fields to play. A game of foosball is as exciting as it is engaging, but more than anything else, it will also improve his overall ability to focus.
11. Video Games Are Preferred at This Age. Get the DVDs
Remember that uncle who used to show up on your birthday with a goatskin sweater? We all probably do not like a whole bunch of goatskin sweaters each year, but what all the children in us can agree with is a set of DVDs for gaming. A word of caution: please ensure the games you gift him are child approved and not meant for adults. Sometimes, however, adults can be children too!
12. A Street Hockey Set to Send Him Out in The Sun
Children don’t seem to go outside and play nowadays. Most parents blame the internet and digital age for the sudden and unwelcome change in behaviour, but that won’t be enough. If you’ve got to do something about it, you need to get them motivated. The easiest way to accomplish this? Gift them something to take them out. A street hockey set, for example, will not only allow them to go out and have fun, it will also engage a team of friends, resulting in quality time.
13. Everyone Needs Digital Access. Provide Them with It
A lot of kids nowadays needs digital access. While it is unlikely that a very young child be constantly exposed to the blue light of a computer or a tablet screen (it can affect their vision), at the age of twelve, we would not see it as a major concern. After all, the world as we know today is completely digital with access to important resources. Communication with people and other important factors are being driven by the internet. Facilitate its access with a smartphone perhaps.
14. A Great Table Tennis Set
Why not consider a wonderful table tennis set? It won’t cost much, and it will still be a very good choice. Table tennis improves eye-hand coordination, enhances concentration and serves as brilliant extracurricular activity that is both exciting and gripping. This will keep your boy entertained and occupied for hours.
15. Lastly, Something to Suit His Musical Needs
This is one of the best gifts for 12 year old boys. Music is one of the most important parts of a person’s life. As the experts have pointed out in their research, music is both a great skill as well as an improvement therapy for the body. So, if you wish to gift the young man a musical instrument, count in our support for your choice. Music is something we will never disagree with!
Twelve year olds are at one of the most important junctions of their lives. It is from here that they will take the large steps through the teen ages to arrive into adulthood and take on the world. Allowing them clear exposure and separation from the children’s fairy world is not just necessary, but crucial in setting the stage for further development. They will learn as they grow, about the complexities of life and the real problems that are not as simple as Cinderella’s glass shoe. So, present them with the sample tastes of adulthood and let them settle for their future in their own sweet manner.