Hobbies And Interests
Prepare Him for the Future
College is less than a decade away, so it's not too early for preteens to start getting ready. GoCollege.com recommends preparation for college start as early as the primary grades. So give him a gift that will get him excited about going to college one day. If he's into college sports, take him on a trip to the school where his favorite college team plays, whether it be football, baseball, or basketball. Take him to a game and then also for a tour of the campus. Buy him a sweatshirt, hat, or banner to wear or hang on his wall. This could help motivate him to take his schoolwork more seriously so he can one day go to college as well.
Sex Education Gifts
The preteen years is the time when many boys are starting to become curious about sex. If you are the parent, choose books and CDs designed to help young boys learn about sex, including anatomy and the importance of safe sex. Sixty-six percent of high school students have been sexually active by the time they are seniors, according to msnbc.com. This is an ideal time to start teaching your son about sex.
ATM Gift to Teach Saving
A boy this age is about ready to think about getting a job and earning his own spending money. Help him learn how to save his money and work toward his goals. There are special ATMs for kids that are perfect for this purpose. He can make deposits, get a bank balance and retrieve other account information such as a history of deposits and withdrawals. Encourage him to withdraw the money when it is full and deposit it into a real bank account.