Gift Idea from Teen Boy to Teen Girlfriend

How about a CD for her (your son should know what kind of music she likes)? Or cosmetic items like nail polish sets--lots of items like that are geared for teenage girls.

He's leaning toward jewelry, necklace. I think they're too young and that is too personal. I think he thinks that's what he's supposed to give her.
I will offer your ideas. Those sound perfect to me. Thanks!

I have two daughters (not old enough for a boyfriend yet, but getting close) and I think a necklace or bracelet would be very nice. I would have liked that at age 15 from any boyfriend. They would be delighted and I would enjoy their delight. I'd recommend an inexpensive one from Target or a place like that. Something with a birthstone (even fake birthstone) maybe? They'll most likely break up in the not-to-distant future but the moment itself would be special.

I have two daughters (not old enough for a boyfriend yet, but getting close) and I think a necklace or bracelet would be very nice. I would have liked that at age 15 from any boyfriend. They would be delighted and I would enjoy their delight. I'd recommend an inexpensive one from Target or a place like that. Something with a birthstone (even fake birthstone) maybe? They'll most likely break up in the not-to-distant future but the moment itself would be special.

Well, thank you Paula. These are inputs I need to hear because I am so unsure. And yes, they probably will break up soon so I didn't want to spend too much $$. (Notice I said "I" didn't want to spend too much $$!)

He's leaning toward jewelry, necklace. I think they're too young and that is too personal. I think he thinks that's what he's supposed to give her.
I will offer your ideas. Those sound perfect to me. Thanks!

I remember thinking that a necklace was that which was expected, and I gave one a time or two.

If going for jewelry, how about some inexpensive, yet funn bracelets? CD's are good, but may seem inadequate in your son's mind.

other potentials:
-cool address book
-cool journal
-diamond ring.....just kidding
-hand written voucher for a funn evening of a movie and nice dinner with him
-funn winter hat & scarf
-picture frame with their picture in it
-cool note cards or note pads with her name on them
-pink sidekick .... just kidding
-books
-hand written voucher for a date at the paint your own pottery store


You really stumped me. This is a difficult one.

JohnRudy, you don't need to explain the "I." We know what that means! :funn: Here are some mall stores that my daughter likes and that you shouldn't have too much trouble finding--Forever 21, Charlotte Ruse, Claire's, H&B. All of them have cute stuff.

When I was 15 the boy that I was "going out with" got me an inexpensive cross necklace. I thought it was so sweet. I still have it. I have had it many years. It brings back alot of memories when I look at it. It takes me back to those youthful days.

Tell him not to give her anything of his. When I was 15, I gave my girlfriend a little sterling dove on a necklace and when she split, so did it. It was given to me by my grandmother the day I was born. Biiiaatch!

Awww, now I'm starting to get weepy. These are ALL great and thoughtful ideas. I'm guessing this could be a really sweet memory for both. (It just makes me nervous, since I've already discovered them kissing, lieing prone, etc., 3 times 😱 ) I just don't want to encourage anything furthur. I've been giving this a lot of thought! (New territory for us!) And, this is his 2nd girlfriend since the beginning of school. Mr. Johnrudy is not handling this very well.

Tell him not to give her anything of his. When I was 15, I gave my girlfriend a little sterling dove on a necklace and when she split, so did it. It was given to me by my grandmother the day I was born. Biiiaatch!

No way. I've already decided to ask (tell) him not to do that! That reminds me, I don't think I've seen him wearing his Confirmation cross lately!!! Oh NOOOO!

JohnRudy, you don't need to explain the "I." We know what that means! :funn: Here are some mall stores that my daughter likes and that you shouldn't have too much trouble finding--Forever 21, Charlotte Ruse, Claire's, H&B. All of them have cute stuff.

We may hit some of these stores this afternoon. Thanks!

Awww, now I'm starting to get weepy. These are ALL great and thoughtful ideas. I'm guessing this could be a really sweet memory for both. (It just makes me nervous, since I've already discovered them kissing, lieing prone, etc., 3 times 😱 ) I just don't want to encourage anything furthur. I've been giving this a lot of thought! (New territory for us!) And, this is his 2nd girlfriend since the beginning of school. Mr. Johnrudy is not handling this very well.

Were both of them lieing prone? Or were they ... nevermind, GKF may be reading. :oops:

I remember thinking that a necklace was that which was expected, and I gave one a time or two.

If going for jewelry, how about some inexpensive, yet funn bracelets? CD's are good, but may seem inadequate in your son's mind.

other potentials:
-cool address book
-cool journal
-diamond ring.....just kidding
-hand written voucher for a funn evening of a movie and nice dinner with him
-funn winter hat & scarf
-picture frame with their picture in it
-cool note cards or note pads with her name on them
-pink sidekick .... just kidding
-books
-hand written voucher for a date at the paint your own pottery store


You really stumped me. This is a difficult one.

SJ, you really DO know a little about A LOT of things!! Thanks for all these great gift ideas! (I'd love to have any one of these!) I was thinking about a cool, leather-bound journal, too.

Were both of them lieing prone? Or were they ... nevermind, GKF may be reading. :oops:

Both! :oops: I had to say something to them. Mr. JR was horrified, mouth dropped to the floor when I told him. I can tell he's going to be useless in this department. But an otherwise great dad!

Awww, now I'm starting to get weepy. These are ALL great and thoughtful ideas. I'm guessing this could be a really sweet memory for both. (It just makes me nervous, since I've already discovered them kissing, lieing prone, etc., 3 times 😱 ) I just don't want to encourage anything furthur. I've been giving this a lot of thought! (New territory for us!) And, this is his 2nd girlfriend since the beginning of school. Mr. Johnrudy is not handling this very well.

I shouldn't be laughing now, but I am. When my daughter was 15 (she's a junior now) she had this adorable boyfriend who she was just crazy about. He came over to our house and the two of them went downstairs to the TV room to watch a movie. All doors open, of course. But just to be sure there were no hijinks going on, I took a load of laundry downstairs (good prop, so I wouldn't be accused of "spying") and I looked in on them.

There was my daughter stretched out on the loveseat with the boyfriend. They were awfully close. 😱 I nearly fainted. I dashed over to my best friend's house right away and told her I was in need of serious libation to get over the shock of what I'd seen (luckily it was cocktail hour; what a relief!). I was really shaken. I had a glass of wine and started telling my tale of woe and then I had another glass of wine and continued the tale of woe and I got really tipsy by the time I went back home. So much for responsible parenting on my part!

If I had only known that snuggling on the loveseat would be the most innocent thing I'd have to face. (sorry johnrudy; you're in for a wild and crazy ride now that you're part of the dating scene!).

Perfume. Girls like the perfumes from A&F, AE, Tommy, etc., so I've been told, although I don't have a girl either. :idontno:

I will suggest the perfume. Thanks, dbuck.

And yes Mermaid, I'm sure there are lots of experienced parents laughing. It's just so hard to relax, even in our own home with lots of other kids around! Our house is not THAT big and all the doors are always open too. It's just gonna get worse, I know! I've heard from a couple of my son's friends that say this girl is obsessed with him, etc. THAT is very frightening. Meaning she might be willing to do anything. Oh, I hope not. That's why I want to buy a stuffed animal as a gift!
(OK, someone might want to keep their 10yo off this thread. :shock: )

Doors open, doors closed, it does not matter much. In fact, you can remove the doors from the hinges and that won't stop kids from doing what they want to do. Just keep taking the laundry by their hangout.;-)

Doors open, doors closed, it does not matter much. In fact, you can remove the doors from the hinges and that won't stop kids from doing what they want to do. Just keep taking the laundry by their hangout.;-)

Now you're making me laugh even harder! We did the doors-off-the-hinges routine with our son. It didn't make one iota of difference and we put them back on.

Kids are krafty creatures.