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  As anyone who has ever been a teenager knows, no one attains a complete understanding of how special the teen years are until that period of one's life has ended. If you are a parent with a teenagers, some of the best gifts that you can give during this stage are the ones that capture their memories or allow them to create new ones. Many years down the road, your son or daughter will look at your gift and recall this time of their life and they will smile--both because of the memories and because of you.
  
  

Keepsake Box

• A keepsake box is whatever your teen makes of it. She can use it to store her most treasured photos, letters, school yearbooks and mementos. If you purchase wisely, your teen will still be using her keepsake box well into adulthood. Select a box made from solid wood that she might be able to pass on to her offspring one day.
  
  

Engraved Watch

• Whether you are selecting a gift for a teen girl or boy, engraved watches can withstand the test of time. Many local jewelers or online watch merchants can help you select watch styles that fit your recipient's tastes. You can opt to have the back of the watch engraved with a thoughtful saying or phrase that has significant meaning or simply with the name of your son or daughter.
  
  

Personalized Keychain

• A personalized keychain can commemorate events such as a teen's first driver's license, graduation or birthdays. You can personalize the keychain by having it engraved with the date of the event it commemorates. It is even possible to engrave a photo on a keychain. Alternatively, you can purchase a keychain with a clear window, allowing you to insert a photo.
  
  

Personalized Calendar

• Using photos of you and the gift recipient, you can create a beautiful gift that allows your recipient the ability to look at your thoughtfulness each day of the year. Don't forget to include photos of your teens with their best friends as well. Using your home computer and printer, you can create your own photo calendars on glossy paper. You can also hire an online merchant or local photo shop to help you create the ideal photo calendar. Add a level of personalization by noting significant dates and special events.
  
  

Personalized License Plate

• Consider giving your teen a personalized front license plate for his car if your state does not require state-issued front license plates. A personalized plate can feature special sayings or designs. For states that require front plates on the vehicle, you can purchase personalized license plates through your local Secretary of State or Department of Motor Vehicles branch office.