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What do you get a 10 year old boy that has everything? HELP!

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I always want to get my grandson something he will be excited about. He is really smart and has an Ipad, computer, bike, green machine,football, soccer stuff, baseball stuff,games ,skate buds etc.

Any suggestions?
 
Get him a Visa gift card or just some good old fashion cash. Even my 6 year old loves cash.
 
A book. Maybe one of the classics or a pictorial book on something that he's shown an interest in. Inscribe it and he'll treasure this in later years.


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A new pony? Never understood why we couldn't keep one in the garage. :)
 
if he already has everything, then give him an experience. Take him and maybe a friend of his, too, to Something. A pro game, hands-on science museum, circus, laser tag, fine meal out, theater.... not sure what would be exciting to him, but I wouldn't add to the pile of Stuff.
 
DO something with him

Sounds like he has all the STUFF he needs or wants........make a memory.

Spend the day or a couple days.....take him skiing, or roller skating, or take him and a friend out to do something (sometimes it's important that they share the experience with a good friend)......is there a Great Wolf Lodge nearby (indoor waterpark); or indoor rock climbing; laser tag; amusement park; or a trip.....Washington DC, Williamsburg, a beach......make a memory
you can always pick up a small souvenir from your outing as a memory.
 
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Our Grands- in that age range- really like Amazon or iTunes cards. They feel so 'grown-up'.
 
I agree with some of the others....give him quality time with you, one on one. With all the gadgets in the world, love and attention is underutilized.

Nkn
 
NKN said:
I agree with some of the others....give him quality time with you, one on one. With all the gadgets in the world, love and attention is underutilized.

Nkn
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Nail on the head.
 
Set up an account with something like Fidelity and buy him a share or two of stock in a company that he may want to follow. It will get him interested in investing/saving. You can then continue this every year as long as you want. Ten year olds usually think this is pretty cool.
 
How about buying a few coins and a book about coins, and see if that takes off as a hobby, maybe a few silver dollars, which are a lot more than $1 now. I am amazed at how few children have seen a $2 bill.

Or some other hobby like that, I don't know what he would find interesting.

My grandfather gave me a Lincoln head cent collector's book and provided me with quite a few pennies that are now valuable, like the steel pennies from WWII, and I also have a 1909 and really all years forward in that book. I treasure the collection today and show it to my grandkids.
 
Big Matt said:
Set up an account with something like Fidelity and buy him a share or two of stock in a company that he may want to follow. It will get him interested in investing/saving. You can then continue this every year as long as you want. Ten year olds usually think this is pretty cool.
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Love this idea!

Check Sharebuilder.com do be sure to check with parents first as you would likely have to set up guardian account (not sure on that).

Could be a "hobby" you could enjoy together for a long time.
 
You have some good suggestions from other people. I thought I'd share some what we've done.

I started dividend reinvestment plans years ago for all the nieces and nephews. I added to the accounts each Christmas. Some of the "kids" used the money during college and some used the money to help buy that first car after graduation. One of the kids is now very interested in investing.

My husband and I are giving each other "experiences" for gifts these days. The first time, we were trainers for a day at the Aquarium in Boston to celebrate my birthday. It was way more fun than another pair of earrings. This year there will be gift certificates for a whale watching trip under the tree.

I'm sure something like that will be remembered by the children long after the music, gift certificate etc. is forgotten.
 
Set-up an account with a mutual fund with low cost expenses .
 
Volunteer for a day for the needy. Having everything and expecting everything is a bad lesson. Teach him to appreciate what he has and reward him with an experience he is interested in.
 
Dangerous Book For Boys.

Click here for a suggestion.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​
 
AwayWeGo said:
Click here for a suggestion.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​
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What a great looking book for a boy!

My sister and I spent almost an hour last night discussing HS school study choices for her youngest - next year will be his freshman year AND WHAT should he be going for?

He has a real talent is seeing things in 3D - spatially and how things work. He has had a full set of hand tools since he was 4.5 years old --- and has not lost one tool. Has more tools than his dad and mom combined and doubled. He will lend his tools to them, but guards them. He wanted a screw gun as this #1 gift for YEARS - but his parents kept vetoing that present to him (afraid he would disassemble their house).

He would LOVE that book - his parents will HATE it. What a surprise present for his parents --- I will just be sure to use a TAG that says, "From Mom and Dad" ....

Thanks, Alan!
 
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