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Ayla
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Ayla asked in Society & CultureHolidaysChristmas · 1 decade ago

Christmas gift for 10 year old boy?

I have no idea on what to get my nephew this season. His father has asked that we don't buy toy guns or military themed toys for him or his twin brother anymore, as he doesn't like how obsessed they've become with it.

Would a youth guitar make a good gift for a child who has no previous music experience? I plan on getting him a few instruction books to go along with it. How well do you think he'll like it? And for his brother, would a chess / checkers set be a good choice? The little runt's already beaten me twice at checkers.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I love that you are thinking of giving them a gift that could develop into a hobby. It depends though if they will like it. How dedicated are they?

    Do they already have hobbies? maybe the parents can get him lesson to play.

    When I was 11, one of the best gifts I received as a kid was an Electric gutiar, with an amp and OF COURSE, plug in headphones so I it would not be so loud.

    It's kinda pricy though.

    You can find deals on kits including a gutair, an amp, and the plugs.

    for around $200 for a mexican made Fender with an amp inlcuded.

    Don't forget the pick and some extra strings!

    Get him Tablature of some rock songs to get him started.

    Oh as for the little checkers king, why not try getting him one of those HUGE lego sets

    I taught a class and the boys of that age

    LOVED the lego set for

    The Death Star (from star wars)

    and the indiana jones temple of doom

    Also, what about a model car kit that they have to paint???

  • 1 decade ago

    My brother is obsessed with military things to in fact he wont wear anything that isn't camouflaged and knows everything about every single battle ever fought,As fo a youth guitar they are good but only if the kid wants to learn if not its a waste of money,How about some of the following,

    If your willing to break the rules,

    War history books (in your defense they are educational)

    Model Airplanes (they encourage motor skills)

    etc.( This obsession can be directed in a way that is beneficial for them)

    Some ones that may be approved:

    Hotweels(classic)

    Science Kit (awesome)

    etc.

    the good thing about buying for boys is they aren't too picky and so long as they are doing something they really don't care what as long as its fun!

  • 6 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    I think that would be great even if he doesn't have previous experience it would give him a better understanding of music and who knows it might become a hobby for him later in life. i think it will be a great inspiration for him to have, play , and learn

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Get him the new magic wheel. Google it, it's going to be awesome and probably be the #1 best seller this season. You'll be the best aunt for sure if you can get him one before they are sold out.

  • 1 decade ago

    yeah but that will last ummm a week try something more to there use like a game they can play together which also is a learning game

    Source(s): brother who's 10
  • 1 decade ago

    remote control cars/boats/helicopters are great for boys

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    guitar heros

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    what about lego or sports equipment or something. if i were you i'd buy them each something similar so it doesn't create competition or something.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    get them some socks. little boys just love socks

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