Can't use new iPod with dock

I purchased new iPod touch, 5th generation, for my teenagers for Christmas, but they cannot use them with their docks, even after purchasing the Apple lightning connector. How can my kids listen to their new iPods through their docks

When you say 'Lightning connector' what, exactly did you buy?
I use a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter to connect my 5thG Touch to a traditional iPod dock.  See picture below.

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