They are 16 and 17, and as a much older sibling, I am just not down with the kids. So any 16-17 year old boys out there, or those who know them - please let me know what you would go for???
2006-10-30 03:11:52 · 45 answers · asked by anna f 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Driving lessons?
2006-10-31 22:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by myownprivateroad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just depends how much you are willing to spend. My older son is working full time, and he will buy his brothers CD's or DVD's. He has bought his sister aged 8, Bratz dolls. If you are looking to spend a bit more. What about an Mp3 player, or a pair of trainers. My 16 year old always wants trainers. Hope that helps.
2006-10-31 00:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Look in the argos catalogue for some ideas but dont just get the first thing you see. Have a poke around with them or a couple of their mates and find out if they have been wanting something. Talk to your mum as she might be buying them the same thing. Don't get them something for them to share make it something each. What about some nike trainers or a helly hansen coat or berghaus they are really popular makes in the north east. Good luck
2006-10-30 07:08:54 · answer #3 · answered by enyamarie@btinternet.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try looking at the Firebox website and The Doghouse website. I've used both on several occasions. Firebox is even fun to phone because if you're put on hold you're encourage to do a workout while you're waiting! They have loads of really unusual and fun stuff. I'm sure you'll find something. Good luck from an 18 year old son's mother.
2006-10-31 02:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by Headcase 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It really really depends on what sort of person they are.
Some teenage boys enjoy books (no it's true!). If they do, they might like some books from the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett.
Vouchers for clothes shops like Topman, Burton etc. should go down OK.
As people have said: if they haven't already got them, they'll probably love ipods or mp3 players.
TV? Computer? Upgrades for thier computer?
2006-10-31 21:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how much money you have but obviously boys toys go down well. Computer stuff - MP3 player - software - it depends what they are in to. Maplin have cool stuff. Aria too. Aria have a watch with a build in 1 gig flash drive - buy it for me! lol Some cool stuff on the techno page of my site...
2006-10-31 01:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Apparently all the old games are back in fashion (RETRO!) Ive bought my 18 year old little bro a Rubiks Cube fromArgos as he keeps going on about all the games I used to have when I was younger and now they are so cool.... LOL
2006-10-31 06:17:02 · answer #7 · answered by Clairabella 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At that age they are soon going to be applying for uni/jobs so howabout something long lasting like a nice pen each, ucfflinks etc Useful for interviews and life in general although not exactly fun!
2006-11-01 00:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by ehc11 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be useful it's probably got to be book tokens or HMV tokens, but if you want to be remembered then get something off the wall, like a framed impressionist print or a set of poker dice in a nice leather pouch. But don't spend too much, they're your brothers, for goodness' sake!
2006-10-31 21:50:48 · answer #9 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So pleased to know that you are "not down with the kids", this is a criminal offence. Can they read/ do they read/do they have any hobbies/sports interests? The problem with buying gifts is - you need to know your customer. Clothing is safe/ Levis/ sweatshirts; look at what they are wearing and `copy` that.
2006-10-31 08:40:49 · answer #10 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've got £90 for each of them... an iPod nano is the thing to get, if they haven't got them already. http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/
Loads of funky remote controlled toys out there that boys of all ages love.
Or what about an event like tickets to a gig for a band they like?
Or a day out quad biking or paintballing or go-karting.
Have fun shopping.
2006-10-30 03:21:25 · answer #11 · answered by Boingy Tigger 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋