Top Five Gift Ideas for the American Teenager

1.Video games- Every American teenager gets a kick from a new video game or console. Find out his favorite game genre and which console he enjoys, there are many different consoles and genres. Shooting, action, and sports are the favorite among teens. For a special event, instead of a regular game look for special or limited edition games that come with bonuses. If he already has a game console and more than enough games, video game accessories will be very useful to him. Game pads, joysticks and, game chairs or rockers are the best video game accessories. There are also many different brands of accessories, so make sure you know his favorite brands.

2. Music- These days, teens are really into music. Their favorite genres are rock, RnB and, hip hop. Mp3 players, such as ipods, are necessary for listening on the go. You can find players at most electronics stores. For teens have an mp3 player, gift cards that they can use to buy songs are great gift ideas. Mp3 players with video playback and Itunes gift cards are the best players and gift cards. Accessories such as high quality headphones and cases are top notch gifts as well. Top audio accessory brands are Shure, Bose, and if your look for something a little cheaper, JVC. These can all be found at any store that sells mp3 players.

3. Phones- Texting has become very popular among teens in recent years. You cannot text without a phone and service plan that enables texting. Ideal phone for texting should have a full keyboard and be at least a little stylish. Popular phone such as touch screen and slider phones are the most popular among teens. If the teen's phone has a pay as you go service plan, prepaid cards are a must. These are readily available at any convenience store. They range from enough minutes for a few calls to a whole week. Don't overload on the minutes though, texting can become an unhealthy obsession.

4. Clothing- When you hear that teens are really self-conscious about their appearance, its true. Teens just love getting new shoes, pants, and shirts from the hottest and most popular retailer. For the athletic teen, Nike, Adidas and, Jordan, are the best choices for shoes. Vans, Nike SB, and Adidas Casual are popular casual brands. American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch, and, Hollister, are favorites among teens for their quality jeans, shirt, jackets, and sweaters. They all have their own retail stores that can be found at most shopping malls. These brands might be a little more expensive than discount stores, so be prepared to spend big. Despite the price, high quality clothes are favorite gifts among teens.

5. Season Passes- Teens enjoy the thrill of riding roller coasters and amusement parks. A trip to an amusement park might seem like a good gift, but, an even better gift is a season pass to the teen's favorite roller coaster. Season Passes are admission tickets that last the whole season. This way, teens can go anytime they want to and can go whenever there friends love. There are season passes available at every major amusement park and some retail establishments.