Teenagers are scary. They speak their own language, utter incomprehensible jokes and somehow always viewed the TikTok you sent them. It can be difficult to keep up with the coolest kids around, and that's especially true when it comes to holiday gift giving. Over the past few years, we've informally polled several scary the super cool teens in our lives to find out what gift they really want. These gift ideas aren't one-size-fits-all, but they can help you get inspired and reach your ultimate goal: giving a gift that the teen in your life will actually like.
WIRED's Gear team has personally tested and proofread everything that appears within gift guide. Also be sure to check out Best viral TikTok widgets, 25 great gifts under $25And Gifts for coffee lovers.
Updated December 2024: We've added some coloring supplies, tote bags, and gaming chairs, and double-checked for exact pricing.
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