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When you hit the big 1-8, you can make a ton of life-changing decisions on your own, like getting a tattoo or body piercing (sry not sry, Mom), voting for elected officials (come through, democracy!), or purchasing a lotto ticket (we can dream, right?). So, as a gift-giver, you have a huge responsibility to ensure that your present feels in tune with all of the transitions (moving from high school to college, taking a gap year, or finding a job) happening in the person's life. The task is tricky but we've found the best 18th birthday gifts to give to any newly minted adult.