When I connect ipod, itunes comes up with message - cannot read contents

Help.... lots of hrs spent trying to work this out. Can anyone help me
Everytime i connect my ipod (new nano 3rd generation 8gb) to the computer iTunes message comes up that itunes conect read contents of my ipod. It deletes songs on there then message comes up saying 'Go to summary tab in ipod preferences & click Restore to factory setting.'
I share itunes with my kids, (they have nano originals), which don't seem to be affected like mine is??
I can put songs on to ipod, however next time i connect ipod to add more music it deletes again......can anyone help me?
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