Family sharing child purchases (under 13)

I just setup 3 new ipad mini's for my sister and her 2 kids (my niece/nephew) and I'm having an issue with purchases from child accounts.
I updated all their devices to ios8 before creating any accounts.
The first ipad is setup with my sister's icloud/appleID account. All her credit card info is loaded and she can now make purchases.
Under her icloud settings I enabled Family Sharing. I used the "create an Apple ID for a child" to create 2 accounts. (they are both under 13)
Now her kids each have their own child Apple ID. Perfect!
Now on each of the kids ipads I setup their icloud with their new Child AppleID account. It shows that they are both part of my sisters "Family" account.
Now, when I go to the app store and select Purchased.. there's NO accounts or purchases being displayed. Strange as this account is linked to my sisters..
So then I went to try and download a FREE app as a test to see if this child account would get a prompt to ASK for permission. What I was presented with was a prompt saying I wasn't logged in the App Store.. so ok.. I went to Settings iTunes&AppStore and tried to login with the child Apple ID (which was already entered without the password). I only got an ERROR stating it can't connect to the App Store. I'm guessing because since this is a child account.. a valid iTunes account doesn't exist yet.
Am I supposed to enter my sisters AppleID account here too now? Doesn't this defeat the purpose of Family Sharing? Makes no sense!
I don't want to proceed changing any other settings just in case they get locked out.
HELP!

nobody has ran in this situation?

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Nevermind, resetting the mini and logging back in finally worked. Must have been a glitch.

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So I setup family share for my wife and kids. My 13 year old is all setup with her AppleId and has to ask for purchases off my main account. (App Store is logged in using her Apple ID - no cc)
When she tried to update her apps she was prompt with a notice stating all free apps will be copied to her Apple ID now.. Sure,, makes sense they are free.
For every free app she tried updating and copy to her Apple ID I had to authorize it and enter my password every time. (32 times to be exact! Quite annoying)
All previous apps I made with my Apple ID (which I'm now sharing with my family) she got no prompt and didn't have to ask permission. Weird...
So now the big test came up! Time to try buying an actual app! She picked an app and clicked on buy. She got a prompt stating she needed to ask permission. So she did,,, I got my prompt asking to approve the purchase on my credit card.
Well.. To my surprise.. The purchase ends up being linked to HER AppleId. She bought that app with my approval and my credit card....whattttt? I thought ALL purchases were still going to end up on MY AppleID... This is not at all how I thought this would work... If she disconnects from Family Share I don't have access to that app anymore...even though I bought it. I'd have to purchase it again.....
There really needs to be better documentation on how all of this works and some advanced options settings so that all family share purchases stay on the main AppleID Of whoever paid for it.
I think I'll set the AppStore Apple Id on all my kids devices to mine like I had it setup before ios8. That way all purchases will remain on my AppleId

Hi there oobeto,
From what you describe it sounds like you may need to invite the 3rd account to join Family Sharing. This section of the following article should help you out:
Start or join a family group using Family Sharing
Invite people to join your family
Use these steps in iOS 8:
Go to Settings > iCloud > Family > Add Family Member.
Enter your family member's name or email address.
Follow the onscreen instructions. After you send the invitation, you can check its status under the person's name in Settings > iCloud > Family.
Use these steps in OS X Yosemite:
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
Click Manage Family.
Click +, then follow the onscreen instructions.
You can also use these steps to create an Apple ID for a child and add them to your family group. When you create an account for a child, you must use a credit card as the payment method as part of providing your parental consent. After you create the child's Apple ID, you can change your payment method back to a debit card if you choose.
Join a family group
You can accept or decline an invitation to join a family from you iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. If the invitation is sent to your email address, you can also respond right from your email. To accept an invitation in iOS 8, go to Settings > iCloud > Invitations. In OS X Yosemite, choose Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud > Manage Family. Then follow the onscreen instructions.
Here's what you'll be asked to do when you join:
Confirm your Apple ID and password.
Choose if you want to share your content and which iTunes Store account you want to share from.
Choose if you want to share your location. If you agree, your location can be displayed on family members’ devices in Find My Friends and Messages, and the location of your shared devices will also appear on family members’ devices in Find My iPhone.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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I have set up Family Sharing for all members of my family.
However, everyone is 18 or older and the Ask To Buy option is not available over 18 from what I have gathered in the Apple info on the subject.
I was surprised to receive a receipt today from iTunes Store for a purchase performed by my son without my consent and it was charged on my VISA.
I don't even think he also realized that his purchase was going to be billed on my VISA.
I still want be aware and have request permission sent to me if purchases from my children will be paid using my VISA .
Is this possible?

Well thanks but I had already read that info before my initial post.
It says :
Ask to Buy is on by default for any children under 13, and you'll be asked if you want to enable Ask to Buy when inviting anyone under 18 to your family group.* If you turn off Ask to Buy for a family member after they turn 18,* you can't turn it on again.
They were already over 18 when I added my family members so I never was given the option to turn on Ask To Buy.
Now as it says : you can't turn it on again.

Family sharing for kids under 13

How can I create an Apple Id to use the family sharing for my kids who are under 13 ?
Regards

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I saw a possible Family Sharing bug in action today that I'd like to share. My neighbor experienced this problem today and it has us scratching our collective heads.
My neighbor is the “organizer" of a three-member family group under iCloud Family Sharing. The mother has two daughters, A (21 years old) and B (16 years old). Daughter B has her iTunes Store (etc.) purchases restricted and must have them electronically approved by her mom before the purchase will complete/download will begin (called the Ask To Buy feature). Daughter A is not restricted in any way.
Shortly after setting up Family Sharing for their family, the mother tells me that she keeps getting messages from iCloud (on her phone and Mac) saying Daughter A is wanting to purchase something from the iTunes Store.
So, I double-checked the mother's iCloud settings (on her iPhone and Mac) to successfully confirm that Daughter A is still not restricted and Daughter B is restricted. I also confirm with Daughter A (away at college) that she did try and make any such purchase.
When I asked Daughter B, she said she had tried to make a purchase from her iPhone (that was the same title the mom received a request for). When I checked Daughter B's iPhone, I found that Daughter B is logged into iCloud as herself using her own Apple ID. However, at the same time, she was logged into the iTunes and App Stores on her iPhone as using her older sister's (Daughter B) Apple ID.
To the best of my ability, I think I have spotted a logic problem with Family Sharing’s purchase restriction system. Since Family Sharing appears to be a part of iCloud and not iTunes Store specific, here is what I think is going on:
Daughter B is trying to make a purchase and the system is restricting her as designed. However, because she is using her sister’s Apple ID at the iTunes Store, the purchase request is being sent to the mother but with the wrong daughter’s name on the request.
[Note: Every Macintosh computer and iPhone in this scenario is running the latest versions of iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 on their devices. I personally upgraded each device.]
Does anyone agree or disagree with my suspicions?
When Daughter B logged out of iTunes Store on her iPhone and logged back into the Store with her own Apple ID, the problem went away. The purchase request was forwarded to her mother with the correct Daughter’s name attached.

ApplePate,
Not all content can be downloaded via Family Sharing. The information outlined below details how to go about determining if content can be shared via Family Sharing.
Make sure that an app is shareable
To see if you can share an app, go to its product page in the App Store and scroll down to Information. Then see if it says Yes or No in the Family Sharing section.
Some apps may not be enabled for Family Sharing. If you’ve acquired one of these apps, you will be able to see it in your purchase history, but your family members won't be able to see or redownload it.
If you don't see your family's shared content
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201454
Regards,
Allen

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When using the family sharing feature in iTunes, can an individual choose to purchase their own music?
For example, my wife now gets prompted to enter/confirm my credit card details whenever she tries to pay for her own music, which is not what we want.

ed2345 wrote:
m0thr4 wrote:
Wow... so under this system, my wife is relegated to the same status as my children?
Well, I didn't use the word "relegated," but as you noticed, Family Sharing is designed with one family organizer. Here is the info from Apple:
To get started, one adult in your household—the family organizer—sets up Family Sharing, invites up to five additional family members, and agrees to pay for any iTunes, iBooks, and App Store purchases they initiate while part of the family group.
Yes I saw that... but I didn't realise this then prevents the family members from making their own purchases if they wish.
There are many benefits to Family Sharing, besides purchasing content, that I wanted to take advantage of, but the way in which it's modelled on a 1950's "single breadwinner" idea of a family is somewhat unpalatable.

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Hi Nat8506,
Happy Holidays! I've included complete information for Family Sharing below, but to answer your specific questions:
Each Apple ID has it's own 5 GB of iCloud Storage
Once you son turns 18, if he decides to leave the Family Sharing, any purchases made with his Apple ID will remain his and no longer available to the family.
Family Sharing - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201060
Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201081
What happens to your content when you stop sharing?
When you leave Family Sharing, your Apple ID is removed from the family group, and you stop sharing music, movies, TV shows, books, and apps with any remaining family members. In addition, any photos, calendars, and reminders shared by the family group will be removed from your devices. If you chose to share your location, you'll stop sharing your location with other family members, and your devices will be removed from the family Find My iPhone device list.
Any content that your family shared with you isn't automatically removed from your device. You can purchase it again or remove it to free up space on your device. If you downloaded an app from a family member’s purchase history and made In-App Purchases, you'll need to purchase the app yourself to access your In-App Purchases.
Any DRM-protected music, movies, TV shows, books, or apps that you previously downloaded from other family member's collections will no longer be usable, and other family members won't be able to use content downloaded from your collection. Learn more about Digital Rights Management (DRM) in iTunes for Mac or iTunes for Windows.
You'll keep any purchases you initiated while part of the family group. However, if the organizer was paying for your iCloud storage or any other ongoing subscriptions, you'll need to start paying for them yourself using a valid payment method on your account. Learn how to add a credit or debit card to your iTunes Store account.
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Sharing purchased content with Family Sharing - Apple Support
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
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OK"
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http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201084
Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-is/HT201089
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http://support.apple.com/en-is/HT201676
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