My nephew is a little genius. This isn't an exaggeration. He is academically excellent. I have to buy him a gift and I have no clue what to get him

He is 8 years old . He no longer likes toys and prefers older peeps games like board games, chess, cards games,.mathematical games..the problem is his rich perfect dad GOT HIM EVERYTHING 🙁

And the only thing I could purchase that isn't a toy and yet fun for him, and he never had is now illegal. A drone.. He isn't allowed to fly drones.

He got him everything I could have possibly purchased.

I love his dad for being an awesome parent but eff it, he should have left some needs unfulfilled so it is easier for me to find a gift.

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lovingdead · 36-40, M

I vote Legos....or something adjacent. Something he can build with, sometimes for fun or for function.

Miram · 31-35, F

@lovingdead This is great idea. He does have few of those things but at my place when he visits me there isn't any building games

Younameit · F

@Miram Then you’re in trouble 😬, but I’m sure you’ll come up with something as you know him best

Miram · 31-35, F

@Younameit He is too spoiled. I am thinking I should give him some hard times in summer instead in the farm. The other day on video call he laughed at me for not remembering where the second atomic bomb fell!!!

Younameit · F

Treat him with his favorite meal at food place he likes , take him to the movies , or the arcade

Sometimes gifts don’t need to be a physical thing you get to keep, but an experience

Miram · 31-35, F

@Younameit That's like regular life for him with me D:

EldritchFox · 41-45, F

My son is similar. He never cared about toys, he did math workbooks for fun. His gifts have transitioned into fun experiences. Instead of stuff, I plan a day of fun. Even little geniuses need to be silly. And quality time with loved ones is invaluable at any age.

Miram · 31-35, F

@EldritchFox He is getting three months of vacation and family time this year.

😐

I need an actual gift.

Jackaloftheazuresand · 31-35, M

you might be able to make a hovercraft, it will be a project and pseudo aerial

JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M

@Jackaloftheazuresand

Miram · 31-35, F

@Jackaloftheazuresand This is also an awesome idea

MethDozer · M

Minibike

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Miram · 31-35, F

@MethDozer wohaa no, that's not legal in Algeria nor available. There are mini cars for kids

MethDozer · M

@Miram motorcycles and dirtbikes are banned in Algeria?😰

Miram · 31-35, F

@MethDozer for kids, yes!

SnickersDOM · M

These are still all material things though, don't undervalue the intangibles, particularly as an instructive contrast against potentially excessive displays of wealth, make sure there is balance so they don't grow up infected with negatives like affluenza

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