Rock concert tickets, for your child's birthday? Yep, that's right. You typically go with Legos or a new doll. But, this year you want something that will make an extra splash. Maybe it's a big birthday (such as your child's thirteenth or sweet 16) or you just want to reward her with an extra-special surprise. If you're considering gifting your lucky kiddo with tickets, check out why and how this gift can be the ideal option for a child.

It's a Memory-Maker

Think back to your own youth. It's likely that your very first rock concert is a major memory. Now you have the chance to give your child this same gift. Whether she's been non-stop talking about her favorite band or you're hearing her play the same songs over and over and over again, giving her tickets to her first show is also giving her a memory to keep forever.

You're In Control

Even if your child is now a teen, she still needs guidance and parenting. Giving her rock concert tickets helps you stay in control of the situation. There's no, "Mom, I want to go see a show in a city two hours away" if you buy the tickets. Why not? Well, because you can choose where and when your child is going to see the concert. If it does happen to be in another city, you can book the trip before she even knows about it, avoiding the possibility that she'll try to tag along with a few older friends who are driving themselves.

Tickets Are Different

How many of your child's friends get tickets to a rock show for their birthdays? Probably not many. For that matter, it's probably not a gift that your child has ever gotten before. This is a stand-out present that will make your child take notice. Even though the tickets aren't something that she can keep forever (such as a toy), she'll appreciate them even more than all of the other gifts she's gotten.

Your Child Will Feel Special

This is her night. It's your child's birthday and she wants to feel like a princess. Getting to go to a rock concert (and possibly getting to treat a few of her BFFs to one) will make her feel special. She'll appreciate the thought that you put into the gift and she'll adore the idea that she's getting to see her favorite band on her big day.

Even though rock concert tickets aren't exactly the norm when it comes to birthday presents, your child will gladly accept this gift. Whether she's hitting a major milestone or you just want to try out something different, taking her (and maybe her friends too) to a concert is a memory-making way to say "I love you" that she'll never forget.