| What do boys want for Christmas? | | | | This section on Birthday gifts for boys applies to |
| Every year, there would be one particular item | | | | Christmas gifts too. Based on what my boys are |
| that every child must have. That would probably | | | | crazy about. They have a common interest in |
| be the gift the kid would pester mom or grandma | | | | cars, superheros, gadgets, build it yourself models |
| for. If the little boy in question tells you what he | | | | and trading cards which they share with the other |
| wants for Christmas and it is within your budget, | | | | boys their age in school. |
| then problem solved. That is the ideal gift for him.. | | | | If you know the child well enough, buying that |
| that is, if it is not something that is potentially | | | | perfect gift is a cinch. Just pay attention to the |
| dangerous like firearms or anything inappropriate | | | | child's interest and you are bound to find the |
| for a boy his age. | | | | appropriate gift in the stores. |
| What if the boy does not tell you what he wants, | | | | Based on what my kids loved at the different |
| or the gift he asks for is out of the question? | | | | stages of life, I compiled this. Christmas gifts for |
| What are the gifts that boys like that are | | | | boys by age to list down the things my boys |
| appropriate for his age? | | | | were crazy about each year in their lives. |
| Kids basically like whatever they see on TV. | | | | What if the child's parent disapproves of your |
| Take a cue from his favourite program. If he has | | | | choice of gifts. |
| to watch Justice League every week, then he | | | | What seems perfect to the kid may be too |
| would be thrilled to receive justice league action | | | | trivial, to distracting or a bad influence in the eyes |
| figures. By the way, boys are especially | | | | of the parent. |
| enamoured by superhero stuff. Spiderman, | | | | Ask the parent what you should get that boy for |
| Batman, Wolverine are among the hot favourites | | | | Christmas and the parent would recommend |
| with boys. | | | | books or clothing. Practical things. The kid would |
| Movie inspired gifts kids love include anything from | | | | want an xbox or some game. Fun stuff. |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Star Wars. | | | | So how do you reconcile the two? |
| Younger boys who are hooked on Sesame | | | | Educational games would meet both sets of |
| Street might want something featuring their | | | | demands. Fun and educational gifts for kids would |
| favourite character, Elmo. | | | | be good. Educational DVDs with math, language |
| I have 2 boys myself. Whenever they see the | | | | and science games would be a hit with both kids |
| ads while watching their favourite program, they | | | | and parents. So would board games that require |
| come running to me with "Mommy, I want..." | | | | thinking or language skills. Classic games like chess |
| whatever they see advertised on TV. | | | | sets comes to mind. As does Scrabble. |