17 of the best gifts for 12-year-old boys, from a cooking kit to challenging board games This Is Insider.58 Minute Ago 17 of the best gifts for 12-year-old boys, from a cooking kit to challenging board games This Is Insider.58 Minute Ago Twelve-year-olds are at a big transition point in their lives — they're starting to feel more grown up, but they're not quite out of childhood yet. When it comes to gift-giving, this means they won't want gifts that seem immature or childish.