Choosing gifts for teenagers is not easy, because children 13-14 years old are in search of themselves, and their hobbies and preferences can change daily. It's even harder to guess right when the teenager is a girl. She seems to want to grow up as soon as possible, but still feels like a child. Let's do a little research to understand what a 13-year-old girl would like as a gift.

What is the girl interested in?

You can find out what a teenager is fond of from her parents or on her social network page, and use this information to choose the pefrect gift.

• Sports: a quality water bottle, a fitness bracelet, a ticket for a sports game, a scooter (bicycle)
• Fashion: cosmetics set, jewelry, boutique certificate, hair straightener
• Computer games: gaming mouse and keyboard, headphones, a popular game she does not own yet
• Music and movies: access to Netflix, mp3 player or iPod, cool headphones, concert ticket for her favorite band
• Animals: quality pet accessories
• Art: courses (photography, painting, guitar), supplies or a gift certificate to a relevant store
  

If your girl prefers to spend time on her own, you can get her a nice home decor piece, some books she would enjoy, a paint-by-numbers picture or a diamond puzzle.

What is your relation to the gift recipient?

This is important to consider because some gifts might be considered offensive if received from a someone other than an older relative.

If you are a close relative (parent, grandparent, uncle), think of gift giving as a something special, that you would not buy for your 13-year-old daughter (grandchild, niece) any other day. By that I mean the necessities you already provide her — everyday clother, school supplies, tutors. It will feel humiliating for the girl to receive winter boots as a birthday gift. Get your teenager something that will make her happy, even if it is something as small as a nice purse or water park tickets.

If you are looking for a gift for your classmate or friend or girlfriend, you can give her something you both would like, a common hobby you share.

How much should a gift cost?

There is no clear answer to this question. You should consider your budget, and try to find a gift that is both valuable and useful. But it is not strictly necessary to break the bank for a good present. The teenager will not be able to appreciate the price of the gift as much as she will appreciate its function.

The optimal ratio of price and quality can be accomplished as follows: choose what the 13-year-old girl will definitely like, and then analyze the purchase price. If this is affordable for you, buy it. If the thing turns out to be too cheap (but just such a gift and wants a teenager), additionally buy a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers.

Versatile Gift Options

If you want to please a 13-year-old girl about whom you know absolutely nothing (the daughter of a colleague for example), then it is better to choose a universal gift, which will definitely come in handy. It will be best to give money so that she herself can buy what she wants. But be sure to ask parents if this is appropriate.

If money is not the best solution, give the girl a gift certificate. Just check in advance her favorite brand of clothing, shoes or cosmetics. If difficulties arise with this, choose the universal option - a certificate for the store where there is everything: AliExpress or a large shopping center in the city.

If your budget allows it, you can give a 13-year-old girl the latest popular smartphone model. She probably already has a smartphone, but the latest model is always a welcome upgrade. Make sure to check in with the parents beforehand to make sure such a gift will not be too much.

Useful tips when choosing a gift

If you have already decided on the gift, consider several recommendations that will not spoil the moment of its delivery and the general impression.

Consult the girls parents

Consider their opinion. If the family cannot afford to keep the dog, you should not give the girl a Labrador puppy. You should not buy decorative makeup for a girl from a conservative family

Give on the day of the holiday

Birthday, graduation, Christmas - a gift must be received exactly by the date. Adults can understand some kind of delay, but teenagers put impressions and emotions above all else and would want to receive their gift exactly on the special day. Don't take the risk of ordering something over the Internet. There are often delays with delivery, so make an order long before the holiday.

Respect the gift recipient

Consider the style of the 13-year-old girl and do not impose your opinion with the gift. No need to give a young rocker a pink handbag or an opera ticket. And if a girl doesn’t have her ears pierced, don’t give earrings.

Be considerate
If you are planning on giving clothes as a gift, it would be better to go pick them out with the girl herself. Ill-fitting clothes or an innapropriate style can hurt her feelings and vulnerable self-esteem.

Author and Photo: Aurora Elestren

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