What to present the 18 year old boy: memorable and budgetary presents for his birthday

Boys are looking forward to their coming of age. At this age they are full of strength, energy and plans. The date when the doors to adulthood open should be remembered for a lifetime.

Valuable tips on choosing gifts and ready gift lists will help you choose the right things for your teenager's self-actualization.

Memorable gifts from parents

Even at 18, the son remains a child who wants to give something very important, valuable and useful. Some parents prepare for the momentous event for several years. Give your son the opportunity to become confident and independent with this sample list of gifts:

1. Apartment. There are several options: buy a ready-made apartment, if the budget allows, or rent an apartment for a few months. Living separately is the dream of every adult.
2. Car. For a young person it is thing #1, giving a special status among young people. Having a car increases many times the search for the first earnings.
3. A motorcycle or moped. A dream of any boy to be independent, confident and brutal with the help of motor technology.
4. A trip abroad. Can turn your life upside down. The first independent journey will not only expand new horizons, but also provide an unforgettable experience. Maybe you'll want to learn languages or see the world.
5. Driving courses. This gift will only bring benefits and teach responsibility. A driver's license is the first professional document that will always come in handy.
6. Jewelry made of gold. Precious things will forever remain in the memory of the day of adulthood.
7. Computer. For enthusiastic young boys will become not only entertainment, but possibly a future profession.
8. A phone of the latest model. The opportunity to buy yourself a smartphone will not appear in a teenager soon, so he will be happy to receive such an expensive gift.
9. Expensive wrist watches. Stylish gifts give confidence in the image of a young person.
10. A banquet on the occasion of the day of adulthood with a large number of guests and fireworks at the end of the holiday.

Not all young men are ready for adulthood by age 18. At heart they are cheerful, mischievous boys who still want to play and enjoy a carefree childhood. Such children will like as a gift toys for adults:

• Gasoline-powered radio-controlled car;
• quadcopter;
• flying air balloon;
• game console;
• gyroscooter;
• virtual reality glasses.

Do not forget about the touching moments in the life of a young boy growing up. Make an original selection of photos from the date of birth to today and record it on a CD in the form of a presentation. Or order in a recording studio a song about the birthday boy, prepare a poem. He will surely appreciate these interesting ideas and will remember for years to come.

Budget gifts from friends

Friends of the birthday boy can buy as an individual gift, and jointly, in the fold, if the thing is expensive. During their friendship, they have studied their comrade well and know exactly what will be to the taste of the birthday boy. Here's a little list that might make it easier to find an inexpensive gift:

• An e-book;
• wallet;
• boxing gloves;
• dumbbells;
• power bank;
• wireless headphones;
• thermic mug;
• travel case;
• virtual keyboard;
• exercise bar for home study;
• laptop bag;
• wireless mouse;
• leather belt;
• sunglasses;
• flash drive with an unusual shape;
• backpack;
• phone case;
• picnic set;
• electric razor;
• web-camera.

Gifts from friends will remind a young man of carefree youth and time spent with comrades, even when fate will divide them in different corners of the world.

Gifts with a sense of humor

Friends of the young birthday boy are cheerful and creative, so gifts from them should be upbeat. Jokers can use a ready-made list of ideas:

• flying or running alarm clock;
• T-shirt with a funny drawing;
• a humorous movie about the life of the birthday boy;
• a collage of photos of friends;
• quest;
• hoax;
• disco ball;
• gentleman's kit;
• a poster of important things to do for life;
• army pack;
• a suitcase of money with counterfeit bills;
• a floating globe;
• socks in a tin can.

The main idea of a fun gift is the vivid emotion of giving it. It can not always be useful, so you should give it only to a person with a good sense of humor.

An interesting and fun idea when congratulations to the birthday boy are said by inhaling helium from a balloon. The birthday boy should also respond by inhaling the gas.

Gifts from the girl he loves

A young man in his 18 years expects a surprise from his significant other, which will not necessarily be expensive. Any thing presented with love will give him a pleasant impression. A small list of gifts that the young man will definitely remember:

• romantic dinner;
• a joint picture on a T-shirt or a mug;
• a dance;
• a projector;
• audio systems;
• tickets to a concert of a favorite artist;
• an engraved pendant;
• men's bouquet (from smoked sausages, cheese or sweets);
• a coaster for hot food;
• robe;
• scratch map of the world;
• umbrella;
• sugar stirring mug;
• boat ride;
• gloves.

An original surprise would be to give several gifts, which indicate the time when they can be opened. You can give a guy a "wish day". For this, write your wishes on a piece of paper, which you will carry out all day, put them in a beautiful jar or box.

Throughout the day, offer the young man to take out one note at a time. For a spectacular image, dress up in a witch or fairy dress, then your loved one will definitely not forget this day.

Extreme gifts

To overcome your fear, to taste life, to try something new and unattainable in the familiar world has become more accessible and is very popular. For fans of extreme and drive a huge list of entertainment that can be given as a gift:

• flying in an aerotube;
• a trip on a quad bike;
• paintball game;
• scuba diving;
• mountain climbing;
• master class on the fire show;
• horseback riding;
• conquering a mountain river on a raft;
• a ride in a racing cab;
• piloting training;
• percussion lesson;
• hang gliding;
• a parachute jump.

Before acquiring such surprises, it's worth checking with the birthday boy to see if he's ready for a bright and memorable experience. Naturally, you should not ask a direct question, gently find out if there are any special wishes.

Gifts for fans of active lifestyles

For modern young people who are passionate about sports or active recreation, it is easiest to find a suitable gift. Young athletes and activists will always be useful:

• a subscription to a sports club;
• sports bag;
• grill with skewers;
• tickets to a sports game;
• helmet;
• sports equipment;
• bicycle;
• skateboard;
• night vision device;
• binoculars;
• hunting knife;
• flashlight;
• shaker;
• electric scooter;
• thermos;
• tent;
• ball;
• a rubber boat.

It is possible that the birthday child himself will call out what kind of gift he would like to receive. This will make it even easier to find the right thing.

List of prohibited gifts

The choice of a gift for the young man's coming of age should be approached very carefully. This serious date the boy is waiting for as a child. He can't wait to step into the world of adulthood, to become independent of his parents. That is why, gifts from this list, he will not be happy and even offended:

• The trinkets of famous brands (quite unpleasant to get a cheap Chinese trinket as a gift, instead of the original iPods, for example);
• Money (a young guy will be much nicer to know that you went to a lot of trouble when choosing a gift, not just a sum);
• Underwear (this category of things that under no circumstances would you like to get for a birthday or any other holiday);
• animals (the 18th birthday is the age when you want to manage your own time, and having a pet can complicate this task);
• candles (all kinds of romantic decorations are not accepted as birthday gifts);
• shower gels or deodorant (categorically not allowed to give no birthday, you can seriously offend the birthday boy).

Choosing a gift for the birthday boy, you need to remember his interests and hobbies, disposition and character. At the age of 18, guys already appreciate practicality, so when you receive a useful gift, be sure to rejoice. When you give presents, do not forget the warm words and good wishes.

Photos of gifts for the guy at the age of 18