How do I share a folder?

Is there any way to share a specific folder with someone on my family sharing? If there is no way I would like to find the Apple equivalent of a suggestion box. This concept could be exceedingly useful. 

Hi osxVictoria,
File sharing is a feature of the operating system of your Mac, not with the Family Sharing feature of iTunes.  Your profile doesn't indicate what version you are working with, so I'll include information for OS X 10.10.2 which is Yosemite.  The process is similar for earlier versions.  
OS X Yosemite: Share your files with other Mac users
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH18697?viewlocale=en_SA&locale=en_SA
If your document is in iCloud, you can share a link to ti with others.  Here's how:
iWork: Sharing links to documents in iCloud - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203856
Apple appreciates your input and suggestions.  Here is the link to our "suggestion box."
Apple - Feedback
Cheers,
- Judy

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