How to sync when setting up another iTunes account

My son just turned 13 and I want him to start using his own iTunes account. He had been using mine (I have an iPad and an iPhone) but I'd like him to start using his own account. I set up an iTunes account for him and figured out to do the home sharing so that he can import apps from my library that he wants. These apps now show up on his computer under his iTunes account. However, when we try to sync apps, it looks like it will erase everything he has on his iPod and replace with what we have checked, which is fine but will it erase all the folders and force him to set those up again? Is there no way for it to keep the apps that he already has in the folders they are already in? I'm not sure if I'm explaining this right but hopefully someone has done this before for their kids and nows what I'm asking.
Thanks.
Lisa

No. Its not possible.
Alternatively, create another user account in your computer. Install iTunes in that account with the library you wish to sync.

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