With the continuous inflow of X Boxes, video games, CDs, DVDs of new games, online games, mobiles games, I often get a feeling that street games are losing their existence day by day. The kids of today’s generation don’t know a single bit about what a gully cricket or an “Ice Pice” meant to us! Or say a game like Chuppan Chuppai (Hide and Seek) which was a common game to play for children in late 90s. But with the advancement of technology and lack of time, children are gradually losing their innocence and so are the games which are losing their existence in today’s fast paced society!

Then you have this monster of EGO coming in between the kids… Why should I call that friend when he himself is not interested in talking? Why should I call him and drag him out of his house to play gully football when I can flaunt my new Play Station to him and his friends by calling them home! These are today’s kids for you!

I always think moments after moments, “Have we lost the innocence we used to enjoy in our times?” Will those days ever come back again or will they NEVER?

And what about games like Pali, Dhappa, Stappu, Piththu…? I know some of the people reading this piece have not even heard of these names, forget about playing them… I would impose a partial blame on parents too who love to keep their kids in inner premises, not allowing them to play outside and acquaint them as to what the world has to offer to this young budding generation. There are plenty of things for them to explore, but the parents are happy confining them in four walls of their cozy homes and gifting them all the latest X Boxes and Play Stations, only to add more pressure on their eyes!

Writing this blog, I myself am feeling so nostalgic that I feel like calling all my childhood pals, dragging them from their office premises and shouting on them to play with me in this rain outside! But I CAN’T do it! Time has rushed like a running waterfall! Those times are gone now! Now I can only remember that dirt, those streets, those games and those pals, while sitting on my advanced computer system! TECHNOLOGY!!!

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When we think about presenting gifts to boys, applied things like books or sports gear is what comes to our mind! But now, scenario has completely changed. Boys are deviating from the monotonous things and are developing their interest in everything that belongs to the “out-of-the box category.” Check them out:

Boys just love having a Digital Camera in their kitty. With their restless minds, you never know when they can head out towards an unexpected journey. A Digital Camera would allow them to record their cherishable memories and watch them again and again, when ever they feel like!

Clothing is common! But a branded T-Shirt like that from Ed Hardy may serve as a brilliant Christmas gift for boys! Other brands may include Adidas, Hurley, O’Neill, Puma, amongst others. Just keep in mind his taste and choice, when it comes to buying a T-Shirt.

If you are presenting a gift to your boyfriend, nothing can beat a Designer Sunglass. These are not only regarded as an important fashion accessory for boys but adds on to their charm. Keep in mind his facial bone structure and the shape that would suit him the best. It is not just about boyfriends, a gift of this kind would be cherished by every boy, no matter what the age group is.

A designer pen-set would not provide elegance to his style but will serve him in his day-to-day life also. This way he will remember you whenever he will use the pen and cherish every word written by it!

Watches are another cool option that you can look out for. Branded watches with big dial and broad straps are pretty in! Just play with colors and gift the best watch to your beau!

You can pamper the boy by presenting him a spa treatment or a Jacuzzi bath! After all, we are talking about out-of-the-box ideas. You may also gift him branded men’s toiletries to complete that “pampering” affect!

A tech-savvy boy would love to have any gadget like a latest mobile phone, shuffle, iphone, play station, or what ever you feel like. The market is flooded with everything.

So are you ready to give him the surprise? Go for it.

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