As you move further away from your high school years, keeping track of what’s “in” is no small feat. So, when you’re shopping for the best gifts for 14-year-olds, you may need a quick brush-up on what’s cringe and what actually makes a proper present for a teen. The 8th and 9th graders in your life aren’t totally unknowable, though—there’s plenty of overlap between what’s trending on TikTok and what’s timeless, just with a couple of tweaks. Like, the curling iron you used every day when you were 14? Now, it’s a beach waver. The silly putty you loved? Slime has taken its place. Your record player? Well, it’s still a record player, but now it has Bluetooth, which we think is pretty sweet.
Below, you’ll find the best gift for teens of any ilk, whether they’re gamers, influencers in the making, or devotees to all things cozy. If it’s for Christmas, a birthday gift, or a “just-cause” moment, you’ll find a great fit for the 14 year old in your life.
