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This has to be a troll because I cannot believe a parent knows so little of their child that they cannot come up with a present for Christmas. Incredible.
He didn't say the kid was his son in the initial post …
My son never wanted anything. One year he asked for a box of cookies.
Maybe he enjoys giving more than receiving? Why not see if he would be interested in giving some toys over to the local children's hospital for Christmas?
Some people do not need/want things and instead take joy in giving to others.
Maybe he enjoys giving more than receiving? Why not see if he would be interested in giving some toys over to the local children's hospital for Christmas?
Some people do not need/want things and instead take joy in giving to others.
Thank you for your input. We actually been doing that every year he would pick a few kids from ‘one simple wish’who asked for toys or other stuff that he could afford to buy from his own savings.
I do know what’s his hobbies are. Please, don’t quickly judged from a few sentences. He is into plants, his green house is full of things he grow, some are dead. But he just didn’t want plants as a gift in winter.
There is much more to a greenhouse than the plants in it. Growing lights, growing structures, places to walk, etc.
Anything that might be used to "upgrade" the greenhouse is a potential gift idea.
GraceKrispy , Thank you! You reminded me about a weight blanket that i got my son from Costco! He loves it so much that he took it with him on a sleepover:-)
elan , thanks for your great ideas. He has a few tools and Such. He used to keen on Bonsai a few year back.
Ruth4Truth, my son and i been to quite a few science exploratorium. He is more into cells and body functions. Thank you for the book idea i just ordered it from Amazon.
It has received really good reviews and is quite educational.
Also, possibly a book or two about the Rain Forests, since he has an interest in plants. Or one of those Aero Gardens (or similar brands) so he can grow things in his room during the winter?
I know how tough it can be to gift to someone who isn't materialistic at all. My son is 28 now and I still have a hard time know what he would like so most times it's just cash to help pay rent, groceries, etc.
When he was young I use to ask him to make a list because so many grandparents, aunts, etc. wanted to buy for him. One year, he listed a new bed pillow and new boxers as his only wants. I ended up taking him to Red Sox spring training each year since he was/is a Red Sox fan. Good times and I still go each year by myself now.
12 years old boy who never knew what he wanted. Once He asked for a green House and got what he wanted even though it took him several weekends to complete. He asked for a few plants in the past and gummies. Some year we didn’t have any gift under the tree at all because I don’t know what he wanted.
Is this your child? A family members child? The only reason I could think of why you aren't sure of what to give the boy is because he isn't yours. People seem to be assuming the kid is yours..
The boy is not into *things.* I suggest giving experiences rather than things. If he does not really enjoy getting things, there is no reason why his mom would think that he was.
He is an only child. No issues just not really into material stuff. He is into carnivorous plants, growing them and pollinated them. Those plants are expensive he saved up to buy more this coming spring.
Ding ding ding.
Plants, accessories, classes on horticulture, growing lamps, tools, books, etc.
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