What to give to children?

Whatever the holiday, leaving a child without a gift is unacceptable, because for children any event at which no presents are presented is either uninteresting or spoiled. At the same time, much has been said on the Internet about what you can give to children of one age or another, and these options are already so worn out that sometimes you just don’t want to give things from the list - everything is too banal and uninteresting. In our review, we offer a slightly different concept for choosing gifts: there will not be a breakdown into age groups, but there will be a division into general categories.

Honestly, most children are usually not very positive about gifts made with their own hands. Someday later, they will realize that painting on their own is very cool, and when a sweater or scarf is tied for you so that you don’t freeze, this is a great manifestation of care that warms you no worse than the thing itself. So far, they need something else - in childhood they are especially greedy for toys, but here you are unlikely to have enough opportunities to compete with modern industry.

At this age, the child still does not know how to distinguish “cool” from “not cool”, and, in general, is distinguished by a relatively poor intelligibility. In most cases, he does not really understand the essence of the holiday and the meaning of gifts - he is provided with everything necessary in any case, but he does not ask for anything special yet.

For this reason, the same knitted clothes (only strictly in size or slightly larger) are, rather, a gift to the parents from whom you take off some of the duties, although the child will use it in the first place. Now you are unlikely to hear gratitude from the baby, but somehow you will be surely thanked later.

An alternative solution for the same age are homemade toys. At this stage, they should in any case be soft, they do not need an abundance of parts, because they look very simple and are just as easy to make. If you don’t have any sewing experience at all, then it may not work, but more or less experienced women do it without problems.

If there is a man who wants to take part in the independent manufacture of toys, then probably the best solution would be the manufacture of a bodyboard. This developmental design is designed to solve the problem when a curious child is intensely interested in sockets, telephone, heck and many other things that sooner or later will need to be mastered, but so far acquaintance is fraught with either breakdown of these things, or injury to the baby.

By installing on a wooden board all of these (or any others - the same zippers, valve taps, buttons) details, you will not only satisfy the curiosity of the little one by eliminating any potential danger, but also help him develop and learn about the world around him.

Sometimes a child does not lack material values, but, paradoxically, most of all he is not attracted to. The main thing in the life of a little man is unusual emotions, and they are caused only by an original gift.

That is why from a certain age, it is advised to give emotions as a gift. What exactly could this be, the child will tell you himself, he probably has certain wishes for this. Here are just a few examples: zoo, circus, dolphinarium, water park - These are all places where children are interested in hiking.

Alternatively, you can arrange hike to some master class. At the same time, the donor must be sure that the child is interested in the occupation that they will teach there, otherwise you will simply “please” the child with another school. Relatively large (but not mass!) Popularity differ only dancing, sculpting and drawing.

Adolescents' interests are already decently different - many of them, for example, should be handed tickets for a concert of your favorite band or artist. Please note that only independent children should be allowed to attend such events, and even then, in some cases, questions may arise on the spot about why there are no adult accompanying persons.

If a teenager is surrounded by interesting friends and is never alone, it will be very reasonable to give him something, the joy of which he can share with his comrades. A vivid example is going to the quest room for everyone.

If a teenager is also passionate about a topic, a good option might be Themed Gift Boxes. So, a young coffee lover may be interested in a set of different varieties of coffee beans and a real Turk to them. For scrapbooking lovers a much larger set for this type of creativity will seem much more interesting.In fact, when choosing, you can focus on any hobbies of a teenager and then either look for the appropriate gift set, or make it yourself.

It is generally accepted that a variety of small souvenirs is not a very good gift for a child who always wants something more. This is not entirely true - at least as a complement to the main gift, a well-chosen souvenir will be well received.

A simple example is a mug. Of course, some ordinary pottery for drinking, even if it’s beautiful, will not cause enthusiastic enthusiasm. Another thing is if the donor shows interest in the hobbies of the child and tries a little so that the present is at least slightly consistent with the personality of the child.

Put on the thing a print that the giftee will like, - it can be a character of your favorite cartoon or series, your favorite music artist, as well as any other thematic drawing. By the same logic, a postcard, flash drive, pillow, magnet, pen or calendar is selected.

At the same time, do not forget that the child is an impressionable person and sometimes he can be surprised by quite simple things that he still has not seen in his life. In the future, the baby may become a very practical person, completely oblivious to the appearance of the donated items, but so far the most memorable gifts for him are various wonders, especially if they also have at least some practical function.

You don’t even have to invent some special thematic bindings - just beat the theme of that holiday, in connection with which a present is presented. So, usually they don’t give gifts for Easter, and you take and soriginal, giving easter egg table clock.

When choosing a souvenir, you should demonstrate a smart approach to its choice. Children need either a universal trend, or something unique, because give either what everyone except the birthday boy has, or what no one has at all.

If you are one of the parents or other closest relatives of the presented child, and the holiday is also quite significant, you probably want to please the baby with something really expensive. Even if he cannot yet appreciate the full scale of the presentation, you understand that this is the only way to make him happy and therefore ready to invest heavily on a present. This approach has the right to exist, but certain risks must be taken into account.

For example, for children who have not even reached adolescence, don't give away an expensive gold watch for immediate use - the inability of the owner to protect his property will become an extra incentive for attackers. The same logic holds true for various really expensive gadgets.

Gadgets have another problem: everyone has heard that they carry children and adolescents too much, after which a person no longer thinks of himself without a constant presence in the virtual world, which interferes with learning and even normal communication with other people.

Concerning Smartphones, tablets and laptops are given to small children with great care, assuming parental control of the use of the device. At the same time, if a child seems to be responsible and is interested in the same science, such a gift may be the best solution for him, since most gadgets are designed not only for “stupidity”, but also for training.

If you want to choose an expensive gift, but there is a risk not to guess with the choice, You can make the child choose a present for himself. True, many donors are afraid to give money, since it is impossible to precisely control how their young, unformed personality will spend it.

To set the direction for donated finances, children are often handed certificates for purchases at a specific outlet. Suppose, many girls would be happy with high-quality cosmetics, but you, not being a parent, may just not know the tastes of the hero of the occasion and give something that she does not like or just does not fit the wardrobe. And so the recipient of the gift will be able to go to the store and choose goods for a certain amount herself.

By the way, many adolescents are very fond of feeling independence and even they can give them. In recent years, an increasingly popular solution has become opening an account in the name of a teenager, where a certain amount is paid by parents, and even more often by grandparents. It is assumed that the donors give the child a card and officially allow him to use the donated funds as he wishes. The symbolism of the gesture lies precisely in this card, since the cash handed over does not leave any trace, but a piece of plastic, which no longer allows you to withdraw money, very teaches young people financial responsibility and frugality.

Theoretically, a gift could be jewelry, but this is usually more interesting to the girl. At the same time, it is advisable to understand that your present in no case should become an occasion for additional fears for the daughter’s safety.

Even today, in the age of advanced digital technology, many children still dream of a living gift. At the same time, as in the case of expensive presents, it should be understood that owning something like that is not only happiness, but also a certain responsibility. In the case of a donated animal, a bored presentation cannot be simply taken and refused - it is inhumane.

If a teenager already understands this and, expressing a wish out loud, more or less imagines what responsibilities await him, then kids usually just want to play with the pet, but not always - take care of it everyday. Therefore, in most cases, all the hardships fall on the shoulders of the parents, and those behind their usual duties simply will not find time for another ward and will not be happy with him, so you need to consult with them before serving. If even the birthday boy did not express a desire for such a gift, then he is absolutely extremely risky.

But if the decision to give the animal looks reasonable, then you should also figure out which one. For kids, some of the most typical pets will be a good friend - dog or cat. Young children usually will not be happy with restrictions in communication with the animal, and such a friend is pleasant to the touch, you can play with him at home or walk on the street. Both of these animal species are fairly neat and smart, caring for them is relatively simple, which means that even a child could handle it.

Various small rodents and poultry - this is for schoolchildren. Such pets may seem cute and delight not only the eye, but also the hearing, you can also touch and pick them up, but the very fragility of the body structure of such living creatures requires very careful handling.

In adolescents, as usual, their tastes and guessing with them can be difficult. On the one hand, for a lover of animals, a cat or a dog is equally good at any age, on the other - right now, as never before, young people are ready to have something really unusual.Right now, various furry spiders, snakes and the like animals are not disgusting, but an example of true coolness. However, even among teenagers, such hobbies are strictly for an amateur, because never give such pets unless such a desire has been expressed aloud.

Aquarium with fish is one of the most controversial living gifts for children. On the one hand, this is not only a very stylish decoration of the room, but also a good way to relax after a hard day, considering the quiet life of the underwater world. At the same time, caring for fish is not as simple as it may seem to an ignorant person, and an active childhood does not always provide for the possibility of a clear schedule for feeding and cleaning the aquarium. Such pets will not become a friend either, because usually they are not perceived as individuals.

Forget that sweets and other sweets are supposedly a purely children's gift. There are sweet tooths of any age, and although such a gift these days simply cannot be the main one, it will be very positively accepted as an addition to the main present. At the same time, it is possible to give just sweets, even expensive ones, to a teenager who already understands the value of money well and is able to evaluate his attitude to himself. In all other cases, sweets in general can be any, but they need to be creatively designed.

So, in recent years it is customary to give sweets from which whole toys are assembled. This, of course, is a symbolic gesture - with the help of skillfully hidden adhesive tape, a toy bear, a car and any other figures that a child will surely like are collected from individual sweets.

For a birthday, sweet surprises can be approached even more creatively by contacting professionals. Today, many confectioneries in large cities accept special orders, offering to manufacture a product of absolutely any shape and size. It allows once again beat the hobbies of the child and show him that you are interested in his hobbies. What exactly will it be, parents in each case decide on their own.

Like it or not, many gifts are nevertheless aimed not so much at creativity as at utility and practicality. Do not think that this is unacceptable or bad - like adults, many children can understand that the main value of most objects is still not in their appearance. At the same time, we will not consider toys in principle, since this is a natural gift for the child, and you should remember the unacceptability of stationery sets and other school supplies in this role from your childhood.

Many modern children do not like to read, but in many respects the upbringing and the inability of adults from childhood to show the child that books are interesting are to blame. If the child is curious and is interested in a certain field of knowledge, you can hand him illustrated encyclopedia of relevant topics. This is a productive decision even for the kid who has not yet learned to read - for the first time he will simply consider illustrations, and there, you see, the book will encourage him to learn to read.

Board games are another popular option for a good presentation, if they are selected according to the age of the gifted. Almost all of them have certain developmental characteristics - at least they need to be played by the company, which means that communication skills are improved and the important ability to lose with dignity appears in life. Depending on the rules, the game can contribute to the development of logic, fine motor skills, imagination, even primitive “walkers” for the smallest help to learn to count faster in the mind.

Sports gifts in childhood are relevant for almost every child. Modern children, however, are more and more absorbed in gadgets, but the most popular solutions like balls, bicycles or even just a set of equipment of your favorite athlete are still very popular.

Many parents worry about the excessive activity of their babies, however, in their case, movement is a synonym for good health, you should not hinder it, but encourage it, not forgetting about safety. In recent years, horizontal bars and playgrounds have been more and more actively arranged right at home - then a child can ride a swing at any time and any weather, and a teenager can maintain physical fitness.

Creative gifts at preschool and primary school age are given to everyone without exception - the child should try himself in everything to understand what interests him. At the same time, the kid should be supported in his creative hobbies, for example, if he likes to draw, more often give him painting supplies, including expensive and high-quality ones.

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