Can you sync from a shared library

we have multiple ipod, ipad, iphone devices and multiple imac computers but only one itunes account.  kids are not old enough to have their own account.  can i sync their ipad to their mac if it is using a shared library from my imac or do i need to have all the data on their mac?
are there other suggestions you can provide on how to manage mutiple idevices and imacs with only one itunes account.
Thanks

Welcome to the Apple Community Katie.
You can import content via homesharing to a library on a computer but not to a mobile device.

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