Apple ids / iPod 5

Ok, so we're 4 in my family and we're all on the same apple id which is causing a bit of an issue for facetime and messaging. I've been trying to create 2 new apple ids for our sons, but I keep getting a message that their email adresses are already in use with an apple id??? I would rather not change their email adresses as they've had them for a long time but maybe that's my only option?
The second issue is that my oldest son has had his ipod since December so it's full of purchased music and things he doesn't want to lose. Yes, I've "backed up" his ipod on our home computer but will anything be affected if his apple id changes?
I tried all day yesterday to figure this out and finally gave up before the ipods flew out the window!!!!
Thanks in advance for any help - much appreciated!
Stephany

Anything Downloaded with a Particular Apple ID is tied to that Apple ID and Cannot be Merged or Transferred to a Different Apple ID.
StefTes wrote:
...but will anything be affected if his apple id changes?
From Here   http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37
I have multiple Apple IDs. Is there a way for me to merge them into a single Apple ID?
Apple IDs cannot be merged. You should use your preferred Apple ID from now on, but you can still access your purchased items such as music, movies, or software using your other Apple IDs. 

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