Personalized Items

• A personalized item is a special gift which marks the milestone of his transition into adulthood. It is a sentimental memento which he can treasure throughout the years of his adult life. You can have a personal message or a poem engraved onto a keepsake item, such as a pocket watch, tag necklace or a wooden plaque or box. If you want something really unique, you could choose to engrave his name and a personal message onto a more unusual keepsake item, such as a steering wheel clock, silver chopsticks or military coins.
  
  

Gift Certificates

• Gift certificates provide lasting memories of a unique experience. They are usually indulgent gifts which are reserved for special occasions which make them an ideal present for a son's 18th birthday. Gift certificates do not come cheap, but if you choose this option it is guaranteed that your son will really appreciate the gesture and never forget your kindness. Choose a gift certificate for an experience which suits his personality and that you know he will adore. For example, if he loves anything on wheels, get him a gift certificate for an ultimate stock car ride-along experience, a karting experience or a race car driving experience around a well-known track. If he has a thrill for adventure you could purchase a gift certificate for a skydiving experience, bungee jumping or a white water rafting trip.
  
  

Car Accessories

• Men love their cars, and are always searching around for practical and decorative accessories. Car accessories will be well received and are a useful gift for a parent to give his son for his 18th birthday. The accessories can be anything you think he would love but that he does not already own; these can be anything from car covers, floor mats and car washing tools to car magnets and car mirror covers.
  
  

Electronic Gadgets

• Most guys in their late teens love all things electronic, and treating your son with an expensive electronic gadget is something he will certainly appreciate. These can be anything you know any young man will love, such as an iPod, an Xbox, an MP3 player or a digital camera. A laptop is an extremely useful electronic gadget gift if your son is heading off to college, as it will help him with his studies.