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