Why can't I delete songs?

I have a problem I have an i-pad and i-pod that I share with my children and I've put on all the restrictions I feel are  appropriate, but certain songs are still in the library.  So I simply want tto delete those songs form these devices.  Why can't I delete the selected songs from these devices?  I do not have i-cloud sync turned on these devices.

Hello Unsilenced,
You did the first thing I would have done as well by attempting to delete the content and re download it. If you have not already, I would suggest restarting the computer and see how it looks after that. IF the issue persists then I would recommend checking for 3rd party plugins that may be interfering with this article:
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3430.
If the issue is not resolved after that, I think recreating the iTunes library would be the next best step here.
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451
All the best,
Sterling

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