Moving content from one iTunes a/c to another

My son has used my iTunes a/c for his purchases and he's now going to get his own iTunes a/c.
Is there any way I can transfer what he's bought to his new ID?
I don't want or need to keep the music etc on my a/c.
I'm guessing that this can't be done but any advice is welcome.
Many thanks.

Jerry Dammers wrote:
Is there any way I can transfer what he's bought to his new ID?
This is Not possible. Anything Purchased / Downloaded using Your Apple ID remains Tied to your Apple ID.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37

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