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LPT If you want to give a kid a gift that will impact them, make it something they are slightly too young for.
This holiday season, consider slightly pushing the boundaries of age range with your gifts. Whether its a book or a toy or whatever, getting them something they are going to need to "grow into" a little bit will always stick in a person's memory and be important for them in life. The first young adult books you read, the first real lego set instead of diplo blocks you build, the first time you pick up a teenage hobby - those are key memories. For instance, someone got me a copy of Princess Mononoke when I was maybe a hair too young for it, and as a result, that movie became a huge part of my childhood memories. I very literally grew up from watching that movie. Other great movies intended for that age range that I saw later, while still good, don't have as formative an impact. Also, as the gift giver it says you think that kid is more mature, able to handle slightly more grown-up stuff, which every kid loves. That's essentially taking them seriously, which most kids rarely get. Conversely if you give someone the most kiddie thing in their age range, even if they like it in the moment, the time before they grow out of it is already beginning. Obviously, don't push the boundaries too hard, especially if it isn't your kid - don't raise any eyebrows, but if say the kid is 8 and there's a choice between a toy right for 5-8 year olds and a toy right for 8-12 year olds, pick the 8-12 toy every time and give them room to hopefully grow with that gift. If they do, it will mean a lot to them.
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This holiday season, consider slightly pushing the boundaries of age range with your gifts. Whether its a book or a toy or whatever, getting them something they are going to need to "grow into" a little bit will always stick in a person's memory and be important for them in life. The first young adult books you read, the first real lego set instead of diplo blocks you build, the first time you pick up a teenage hobby - those are key memories. For instance, someone got me a copy of Princess Mononoke when I was maybe a hair too young for it, and as a result, that movie became a huge part of my childhood memories. I very literally grew up from watching that movie. Other great movies intended for that age range that I saw later, while still good, don't have as formative an impact. Also, as the gift giver it says you think that kid is more mature, able to handle slightly more grown-up stuff, which every kid loves. That's essentially taking them seriously, which most kids rarely get. Conversely if you give someone the most kiddie thing in their age range, even if they like it in the moment, the time before they grow out of it is already beginning. Obviously, don't push the boundaries too hard, especially if it isn't your kid - don't raise any eyebrows, but if say the kid is 8 and there's a choice between a toy right for 5-8 year olds and a toy right for 8-12 year olds, pick the 8-12 toy every time and give them room to hopefully grow with that gift. If they do, it will mean a lot to them.
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