Gift for 15 year old who doesn’t like anything

[Anonymous]

DD is turning 15 and I’m at a loss. She’s at the age where she doesn’t like anything and hates going places. I was trying to think of an experience gift but again she’s not into going anywhere. She also doesn’t like to socialize so nothing with friends would work.
Thinking of just giving her cash and calling it a day.
Anyone with a teen in this difficult age have ideas?

[Anonymous]

Give her cash and a note about how much you love her and how proud of her you are. And a box of fancy chocolates.

[Anonymous]

My son is the same way. He surprisingly liked a squishmallow I got him and I could tell he liked the personal card his dad and I gave him. At the end of the day I either ask him if there’s something specific he wants, and if not, just give him cash.

[Anonymous]

Cash but if you are artsy make it cute. There are lots of ideas on the internet for it.

[Anonymous]

An investment account - maybe like one where she can pick the stocks she likes and some money to invest. Or a piece of nice jewelry - a ring or necklace. I always try to gift my family hobbies - so if she likes to stay home, maybe knitting or a sewing machine, for example.

[Anonymous]

Something for her room? Posters/artwork, plants, string lights, disco ball.

[Anonymous]

This is going to sound flippant but it really isn't mean to be. Give her any of the above suggestions, but also consider investing some time in finding a therapist for her. What you describe - doesn't like anything, doesn't want to go anywhere, doesn't spend time with friends - when taken together sound like pretty major red flags for depression. Any one could be explained away (introvert wants alone time, homebody would rather be at home, teen practicing their cynicism doesn't like anything) but taken together they may be something more. If she is struggling with depression, getting her help she doesn't realize she needs is the biggest gift you can give her (though obviously don't present it to her that way).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is going to sound flippant but it really isn't mean to be. Give her any of the above suggestions, but also consider investing some time in finding a therapist for her. What you describe - doesn't like anything, doesn't want to go anywhere, doesn't spend time with friends - when taken together sound like pretty major red flags for depression. Any one could be explained away (introvert wants alone time, homebody would rather be at home, teen practicing their cynicism doesn't like anything) but taken together they may be something more. If she is struggling with depression, getting her help she doesn't realize she needs is the biggest gift you can give her (though obviously don't present it to her that way).

Agree with this.

Homebody is fine, but not liking anything at all is a red flag.

[Anonymous]

She sounds like she needs therapy. How do you not like anything or to do anything? This is strange to me. Most introverts have hobbies. Like what does she do at home?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is going to sound flippant but it really isn't mean to be. Give her any of the above suggestions, but also consider investing some time in finding a therapist for her. What you describe - doesn't like anything, doesn't want to go anywhere, doesn't spend time with friends - when taken together sound like pretty major red flags for depression. Any one could be explained away (introvert wants alone time, homebody would rather be at home, teen practicing their cynicism doesn't like anything) but taken together they may be something more. If she is struggling with depression, getting her help she doesn't realize she needs is the biggest gift you can give her (though obviously don't present it to her that way).

I started a reply like this earlier today and then deleted it because it's really none of my business but I'll type it out now.

A 15 year old who doesn't like things, experiences or people sounds like a 15 year old who needs therapy of medication.
This is not typical or healthy for a kid this age.

[Anonymous]

When my DD went through that phase, I donated in her name to an animal rescue org that had animals I knew she'd find cute. She was pleased.

[Anonymous]

Start teaching her how to drive so coupons for lessons. Also make her try something like piano or an individual sport. 3. How about getting her some lessons on coding, if she is an introvert that might suit her.

[Anonymous]

This is OP. Thank you all for the advice and suggestions. I probably shouldn’t have said she doesn’t like anything, more like she never likes things we buy her. Not that she tells us but more like they gather dust haha.
She does have hobbies and plays a sport outside of school. Absolutely loves to read and write so we might just give her money and she’ll probably buy some books.
Yes I have wondered about depression but she seems content the way things are and would also have to be on board with it, which she isn’t.

[Anonymous]

KIVA gift card.
It’s a website that allows you to be a micro-lender to help someone’s goal along the way to achieving their life dreams…usually someone in an impoverished part of the world.
Have this a few years ago to my nephew who seemed a little depressed and didn’t really have any interests, and once he visited the website and started using it to help others, it ignited a spark in him that got him excited about helping others. It’s really cool!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for clarifying, that’s a lot less concerning. I’d get her gift cards for places she likes to shop and call it a day.