We’re sure plenty of adults wouldn’t mind those gifts, either, so here, we asked them to go beyond the obvious, including the games, activities, toys, tech, and books they’re hoping for, as well. But when we talked to a handful of tweens, we learned all they really wanted was to not be treated like children - meaning no one wants Legos, but lots want a PS5. While they’re interested in a lot of the same things as 17-year-olds and even some adults, many of them still enjoy playing with plush toys. Tween boys (roughly ’ tween the ages of 9 and 12) straddle a real middle ground.
