Why can't I use my own credit card while part of a family share?

This more of a suggestion/rant for Apple. Why in the world would you prevent users from purchasing apps in the apps store? To make adult children go back to "mommy and daddy" to pay for things is just nuts. My app purchases have halted because I don't want the hassle of having to go back to my parents and find out which purchases were mine or their's or who owes who. Huge huge fail guys... please fix ASAP. I'll even go for not being able to download their purchases (I just want the shared calendar feature and family Find my Phone).
Do some research with your users next time about this... great idea for people with teenagers, not great for a multi-generational family who love apple products.

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