Depends on the person. I asked for some because I didn't have an MP3 player and would burn CDs to listen to while on the bus. I couldn't buy them myself because I was too far from a store that sold them and couldn't drive.

I see your point but also a stocking stuffer is a Christmas gift.

Money works differently for younger people. When you're 13 or so, the things you desire are a lot more difficult to save up for, especially if your family isn't that well off

That's like $25 today