<p>I say it’s a thoughtful gift and you should have her try one. Beyond kneading dough, it will also allow her to mix and whisk. If she’s having trouble kneading, she’s probably having trouble mixing both with an electric mixer and by hand. </p>
<p>We gave our 17 year old D a KitcheAid stand mixer for Xmas. Kind of an odd gift for a kid, but she loves to bake and is still excited to use it.</p>