7 Christmas Gifts That a Teenage Boy Will Think is Way Cool

Teenage boys tend to fit into one of just a few "types", so finding a Christmas gift is usually not too difficult. Still, whether the "dude" you're buying for is a sports fan, a rocker dude, a nerd, a gamer, or a preppie, one of the gift ideas below is bound to make him think, "Wow, that's way cool." (He may not necessarily say that out loud, because you know, that just wouldn't be cool). :)

1. Team Jacket or Jersey

Most teenage boys are into some kind of sport; probably basketball, football, baseball, or even NASCAR. Sports fans love team clothing, so get him an officially licensed jacket or jersey of his favorite team. If you can manage to get him tickets to a game, that would earn you MAJOR bonus points.

2. Video Games and Accessories

Teenagers are glued to their video game consoles these days. Whether or not you think that's good for them, the fact is, they love playing video games. Buying a teenage boy the latest hot game or a cool new accessory is guaranteed to make him think you're the greatest.

3. Amazon MP3 Gift Certificate

Teens are all about music, but it would be almost impossible to figure out what music you should buy for them. Trust me, you've probably never heard of their fave bands, but don't let that deter you. Amazon has it covered. Just give your teen dude a gift certificate for a few MP3's of his choice, and he'll be picking out music before the wrapping paper has hit the ground. The perfect accessories to this gift? A new MP3 player and some good earphones.

4. Skateboard

If the teen on your list is active, a new skateboard might be just what he needs to let him release all that energy. Make sure to get one with a cool design and this gift will be a hit.

5. Paintball gun

We assume there's some truth to the rumor that there is a natural instinct in teenage boys that drives them to want to act like a hunter or warrior! You can feed this instinct by getting little Rambo some paintball guns and paintballs. You can buy a low-cost complete kits and then watch in wonder as he and his friends blast each other!

6. Netbook

If your favorite teen is a little geeky, then a new netbook would definitely feed his inner geek. These new portable computers are like the smaller, lighter cousins to notebook laptops, and are designed especially for web surfing (which is what gives them their name - netbook). The best part? The prices are much less than what you'd spend on a notebook PC.

7. Car accessories

If the teenage guy drives his own car, buying car accessories is a definite winner. Car wax and other cleaning supplies lets him pamper his new toy. (And yes, this is the ONE thing he will take the time to clean). To round out this gift, include a leather steering wheel cover or some other decorative accessories to give his car a personal touch.

Finding the perfect gift for a teenage boy takes a little thought and creativity but in the end, it's gratifying to hear him say, "Dude, that is way cool!"