Set up separate iTunes accounts

How do I set up separate itunes accounts (unique one for each child) so they can download music and I can track $ usage. Each child has a separate shuffle but they use the same Imac computer.

There are several different ways to use two iPods with one computer, have a look at this help page for suggestions: How to use multiple iPods with one computer
You don't need a separate store account for each person by the way unless you particularly feel the need to segregate the purchases. You can set up one account and load songs from it onto any or all of the iPods (though you may want only one person, yourself for example, to hold the password and control the purchases).

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