Sharing files and permissions

Hi everyone,
I have two folders on my computer that I am sharing within my local network. I went to the Sharing pane and added these folders to the list of folders to be shared. Not only that I have given the group "Everyone", read and write access. (I am doing this, so that my kids could go to their own computer or my computer and have access to the same folder (and files) located on my computer). Everything works fine. But here's what I am running into. When I try to delete a file within this folder, I have to authenticate - this is okay with me (albeit a bit inconvenient) but I am sure they would need my admin password to delete something (which in a way defeats the purpose - atleast in my case!). The reason I am sharing this particular folder AND giving EVERYONE read write access is so that anyone can add, modify AND delete files in the folder. Why do deletions have to be authenticated? Eventhough this might be a "better safe than sorry" philosophy, since I have deliberately chosen to give "everyone" read & write access, they should be able to delete. Is there anyway to get around this? I am sure there is something that I can do in the Terminal - please do tell but it would be better if there's a graphical setting somewhere?...
Thanks!
Message was edited by: marconey

Run Verify Disk in Disk Utility.
If it's just your home folder where this is happening, reset home folder permissions.
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/how_to_resolve_user-level_permissions_iss ues_mac_os_x

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