How do i update Apps after creating a new Apple ID?

I created a new Apple ID to seperate my account from mmy Son's account. We've had the same account going to two different phones since he was in Middle School - he is now in college and with iCloud I really don't want all his music and contacts etc.
The problem is - even though I set my iPhone (3GS) to access my new account - it's not allowing me to update Apps that are currently on my phone purchased under my old account. It asks me for the password to the old Apple ID.
Is there a way to update the Apps I already purchased though my new account?

If you know the old password, it should allow you to update.
However, if you want to redownload the app fresh, you will have to delete it from your phone first. Also, delete it from your iTunes so it will not try to sync the old version back on.
NOTE: The deleting/redownload app worked for me when I switched AppleIDs, but I also wiped the phone and started with a fresh library in iTunes. I did this because I wanted no trace of my old AppleID anywhere. I was able to redownload apps with my new ID, and everything now is tied to my new one.

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