According to a study conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago, teens don't necessarily want material goods at Christmas.
When our kids are still young, finding Christmas presents is a snap. In fact, they often make a list of all the possible and unimaginable games and toys they have set their sights on, which makes our job a lot easier.
On the other hand, the more they grow up, the more it becomes to find the perfect gift. Especially in the period of adolescence, when our babies are no longer children but not yet adults. Rest assured, this year, it won't be worth racking your brains too much. Thanks to a study published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing and conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago, we found out which gifts teens are most fond of. And the least we can say is that this news is going to make your life easier. Indeed, according to their research, young people aged 12 to 17 are not attached to material goods. Clearly, they would rather have experiences than have an extra console or game. Thus, give your teenager a weekend with his friends or a trip abroad (we know that we would need it just as well after the year we just spent), rather than the latest smartphone .
"If experiences are highly coveted by teens, it's because they create new memories, explore new interests. And if they can appreciate them it is because two cognitive skills are well developed: memory and theory of mind ", said Lan Nguyen Chaplin, associate professor of marketing at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and study author.
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Obviously, all teens are different and some will prefer the latest PS5 to a trip, but the results of this study are quite positive. Our children, young and old, need experiences to grow up, and they are always in demand! So don't hesitate to take the plunge (it will also save you from standing in line for 5 hours in a department store).