16 year old gift

[BIGRED]

My son is turning 16 in a couple of weeks. He doesn't really have a "want" for his gift. I want to do something great because 16 is a big deal. Thoughts?

 

[RichZ]

Does he like to work on mechancial things? How about a big tool set?

 

[Shelbii]

What does he like? I'll throw out the big gift, car! Doesn't every 16 year old want a car? You probably have him working for that one though. I wonder how many parents buy their 16 year old vehicles.

 

[FaithBean]

If he doesn't want anything in particular, you could always set aside some money for him in an investment account. He'll be thankful for that gift in a few years!

 

[Golden Sunset]

If he doesn't want anything in particular, you could always set aside some money for him in an investment account. He'll be thankful for that gift in a few years!

Sounds like a great idea, though it might need some explanation and education to make it an appealing gift to a 16-year-old I'm imagining.
If you think he's mature enough, maybe a trip somewhere far that he hasn't been to by himself, maybe to an uncle who lives far away or something. Would be a nice adventure, and I think kids learn a lot from traveling and seeing things.

 

[BIGRED]

I would love to buy him a car, but he has to earn it. Deal is, we will go half and half.
I'm looking into getting tickets to a Redskins game.