Sharing multiple devices

I have a Mac and 2 PCs and 2 laptops (windows) with the family. In addition, there is an Iphone, 2 Ipod classics and 1 Ipod touch.
I have a substantial collection of music cds over the years and have copied some of it to one of the pcs / laptops. How many devices can share/copy music from this collection?
My children are young and cannot have their own apple id, so, share my id for their devices. This sometimes causes confusion and apple does not allow beyond a few devices with the same id.
Any suggestions to make life easier would be appreciated.
TJ

" How many devices can share/copy music from this collection?"
As many as you like.

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