One Apple ID that the whole family uses it, is ther a better way to use family sharing?

My wife and I share the same apple ID on all of our apple devices (Mac-running Yosemite, Iphone 4s, Ipad), and my sons no have their own ipods and I want them to use the ID as well, but I am having trouble because I am getting txts and other messages when my sons send message to their friends.
My sons are 9 & 6 so getting them and Apple Id is not appropriate at this time (or allowed).  Is there a way that I can set up a child account under our Apple ID?

Hi Mdbarnharts, 
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities. 
It sounds like your family members are using the same Apple ID to share purchases, and now you're receiving messages sent and received by your kids. 
You can set up and manage Apple IDs for your children through the Family Sharing feature. 
You can find more information about Family Sharing and setting up an Apple ID for your kids at these resources:
Start or join a family group using Family Sharing - Apple Support
Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids - Apple Support
All the best,
Jeremy 

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