Why is a credit card needed to create an Apple ID for a minor?

I'm trying to create an Apple ID for my child and I have to have a credit card on file to do so?  What sense does this make?  If a debit card is REALLY that taboo that I can't do something as simple as this...
Anyway, why is a credit card required? What if I don't have a credit card, or don't want to use one?

Hi pi_squared,
If you have questions about the process for creating an Apple ID for a child, you may find the following article helpful:
Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids
Regards,
- Brenden

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