Today’s teens are not interested in the same old stamp and coin collecting. Teenagers want to collect something interesting, fun, and cool to show off to their friends. To do this, teens have to be creative. Collections can be focused on a certain thing, like scoreboards, or on a certain theme, like a specific baseball team. One of the reasons collecting has remained popular for generations is that it is such a versatile hobby. The purpose of this article is to discuss some of the different cool things that teens can collect.

markers

Although this may seem like a collection just for teenagers who enjoy reading, bookmarks can be both decorative and practical. A collection of bookmarks can be pinned to a padded cork board or placed in decorated frames. There are a wide variety of different types of bookmarks on the market; commemorative, souvenir, inspirational writing and printed images. Bookmarks are also available in various materials, from leather to cardboard and from plastic to cotton. Therefore, bookmarks offer a lifetime of collecting with little opportunity for boredom.

Keychains

Keychains, like bookmarks, can simply be collected as a decorative collection. I say this because when I was young I collected key chains and I thought it would be cool to carry my entire sixty-something key chain collection. I soon ended up with shoulder and neck pain from the ridiculous weight I was carrying all day, every day. That said, collecting key chains can be a lot of fun, especially since companies have started selling key chains with clever (and sometimes funny) sayings. It is important to discuss with your child what he considers appropriate and inappropriate when it comes to key chain sayings, as some of the key chains contain themes related to sex or drugs.

thematic elements

By thematic items I mean collecting things that follow a basic idea. For example, fantasy items like medieval garments, pewter figures of wizards and dragons, old English castle signs are all collectibles for a fantasy collector. Other popular themes are sports teams, butterflies or dragonflies, animals, and celebrity items. The thing to remember about collecting themed items is that they often become part of a teen’s identity. Teens dive into the subject; using it, decorating their rooms with it, even playing PC games or watching movies and TV shows that involve the theme. Don’t worry if your teen seems to be going overboard (as long as he’s not stealing or hurting himself in some way), as he’ll most likely jump from topic to topic as he learns. mature. It is vital that teenagers take up some kind of hobby. Hobbies keep teens busy and out of trouble while giving them a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Collecting is a great hobby for teens because any teen can find something they would like to collect. Best of all, searching for items to add to the collection can be a bonding experience for teens and the family. What more could a parent and teen ask for?