My niece is 6 years old and I have no idea what to get her for Christmas. She has just about every toy you can think of (playstation, xbox, gameboy, camera, computer, arts, crafts, etc). If that doesn't make it hard enough, she is a self-proclaimed tomboy who "hates all girly things" and "hates baby stuff." She rolls her eyes and says, "whatever" all the time so she acts like a teeny bopper mall rat yet she believes she's a tomboy. She's always bored and I think it's because she's struggling to figure out her identity (weird for a 6 year old but these days kids grow up fast). She's not into cars, trucks, and sports (the way a tomboy should be) and she's not into princess type stuff either.
So any ideas? Basically looking for a gift for a spoiled 6 year old, self-proclaimed tomboy, who acts like a 12 year old suffering from pre-teen angst.
Thanks in advance.
Mari
2006-10-30 10:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by mari m 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
how about introducing her to scrapbooking.....you cna buy her a starter kit....its not too girly or boyish.....but it will keep her entertained as she builds an album with all the people and things she loves in her life.....its a difficult age
2006-10-30 10:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by askaway 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, if I were you, I'd ask the Mom what she's into -- it could be clothes (then you can get her size and get something cute for Spring) or maybe it's Barbie or Barbie accessories or maybe she's got some hobby like drawing in which case you could get some nice paper and magic markers, stickers and stuff like that.... but I'd check w/ the Mom, because maybe she's a tomboy, too and wants a basketball or something, lol --- Actually, I find it kinda odd that they're inviting a 4 yr old boy to a birthday party for an 8 yr old girl. 4 and 8 are worlds apart... not to mention he's a boy.... does he really want to sit there and watch a girl open a bunch of girly gifts?!? If I was him, I don't think I'd want to go... but as a 4 yr old I probably wouldn't know how to express it, haha
2016-05-22 13:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, her parents need to get a grip on her now, or she will be a terror when she does hit puberty, IMO. But, to answer your question...
I think the last thing this child needs is another object. Anything you spend money on will end up in a pile with the rest of her junk. It's a shame that she's become so spoiled and materialistic at such a young age. She needs to be a little kid!
I think you should either get her involved in a craft/activity to help build herself up. Like one user said, scrapbooking, or maybe sewing. Or get her guitar lessons, dance etc. Something with substance.
Or, maybe you could just take her out and spend a nice day with her. Do something she would enjoy...at least she'll have the memory and not just another thing collecting dust in her room.
2006-10-30 10:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sativa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be you can buy an mp3 player it's price range colud start from 20.00 dollars to 300.00 dollars depending on which type and size an ipod is too hard to operate for a young kid.
2006-10-30 10:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift cards to KB Toys
2006-10-30 10:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a pair of Heely's (skate shoes) or roller blades. Did you ask her what she wanted? It would be so much easier. When in doubt, I get a gift card for their favorite store or mall.
2006-10-30 10:38:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My tomboy daughter loves Legos.
2006-10-30 11:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by momof3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have went through that stage. Sometimes kids tease her because she is a girlly girl. Also she could think those things are cool like me!!!
2006-10-30 11:31:01 · answer #8 · answered by UdOnTkNoWmE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy her a skateboard and a helmet/legarm pads and she will love it. My 6 yr old daughter does.
2006-10-30 11:22:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trip to a dude ranch/military school to bring her ego back to earth before its too late
2006-10-30 12:34:59 · answer #10 · answered by washington_maverick 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋