Do It Yourself

A person’s 18th birthday is usually their most memorable. Th age marks the beginning of adulthood, the legal age for voting and alcohol consumption; but not in that order hopefully. This milestone ought to be marked with a special gift from a parent; something memorable, sentimental and not necessarily expensive. Here are a few suggestions to consider.

Most teenagers would love a car as a gift, but not all of us are made of money. Besides they may not know even know how to drive. This is why booking driving lessons can be a great gift idea, it demonstrates to your child that you do see them as a responsible adult; it also as develops tendencies within them such as determination and willingness.

Smartphones such as the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S are useful gadgets and ideal for 18^th birthday gifts. For one thing it encourages your child to actually ring home more often! A Smartphone is more than simply a ostentatious item, it includes useful applications such as: GPS, internet access, a planner and a camera. It can be a good educational tool; with a number of mind games and books which can be easily downloaded.

For choosing a gift for your son, why not taking them to a football match. If they’re not a sports fan, maybe a weekend away to bond could be ideal. As for gifts for her, why not a salon or spa treatment? Or even a shopping spree. If you’re a father you may not like this suggestion, as I know how so men loathe shopping, but as it’s their birthday it will be worth it to get some brownie points. or let Mum take them!