Our 18-year-old daughter has been a Taylor Swift fan since she was a toddler. We didn't really have a problem with it as it was harmless music and seemed to be a little empowering. But now with Swift's sexy new look, she wants to emulate that. I am getting constant demands now for clothes which are, let's face it, lingerie. I know I can disagree to the demands but, with the internet and everything, there isn't really much I can do.
Teenagers are already tough to decipher. Now try to figure out which consoles they own and which shade of makeup they prefer, and it's no wonder most parents just resort to cash and gift cards. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. But don't give up just yet. We braved eye rolls and shrugs to extract 36 gift ideas for teens from teens themselves.