Family Sharing: Music, Photos + more won't share

Hi!
I've searched through the discussion here and this seems to be a really common problem. But I'm hoping someone can offer assistance! Right now I have a mac book air (under my name) and an Iphone 5S both registered to my Apple ID. I'm the "organizer" and am family sharing with my boyfriend who has an iPad registered to his Apple ID. I really wanted to family share not for the apps (I only download free apps) but so we could share our music / movies/ and photos . But when I set everything up nothing is showing up on the iPad. I can't figure it out! My Mac Book and iphone are configured to family sharing and so is the ipad. I've tried re-starting everything, and inputting our information into icloud numerous times. If anyone could offer any assistance I would really appreciate it!
Thanks!

http://Dumb69***@gmail.com hello sweetheart. Hope all is well. There is been many technical questions of this nature. However, I can help. First we need to do is sync everything together. I mean your life, your social standings and so forth I'll be in touch

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