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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I'd go for a piece of sporting equipment if you and DH are looking for a good main gift.

I agree that different parents have different ideas about kids having their own computers.  We allowed my stepchild to have a computer and tv in the bedroom, will not to the same for my younger biological child having learned from that experience that it wasn't a good idea.  His mom may feel the same way and want to retain more control over his access to the internet.  Does he have a cell phone? Possibly upgrade it if it won't impact the phone plan.

Instead of stuff, how about an event as a big gift.  How often does he visit you and your DH? Possibly concert tix, or a new backpack and plans for a camping trip, or a new golf club and aa weekend golf trip or something else with his dad that he would enjoy.

Otherwise, he's a teen.  I'm not a fan of gift cards, but buy him some clothes with the gift receipts enclosed so that he can exchange them if he wants.  Throw in the bed linens.  I still buy my stepson socks and underwear since it's not the sort of thing his mom thinks to refresh every year or two.[/quote]

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