Can't set up family sharing...

I have an Apple ID and installed iCloud for windows. My son just bought an Ipod, and I would like to set him up with an ID under family sharing... Can I do this with my pc? I can't find family sharing when I log in ... I also logged into iCloud on the ipod with my Id, but again no family sharing... Can anyone help us?

Hello cch4,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If you'd like to set up Family Sharing, you would need to have either a Mac with OS X Yosemite installed, or an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 8 installed.
Here's what you'll need to set up and start using Family Sharing:
An Apple ID signed in to iCloud and iTunes
iOS 8 on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 
OS X Yosemite on your Mac
You can be a part of only one family at a time.
Start or join a family group using Family Sharing - Apple Support
Have a great weekend,
Alex H.

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