Why can't I add a child's Apple id with a debit card?

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why cant i add a childs apple id with a debit card?

they say i need to add a credit card to prove i am the adult because i only have a debit card in my itunes

 

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Re: why cant i add a childs apple id with a debit card?

Welcome to iMore! I suppose Apple has reasons why they do things as they do. Here's some info on Family Sharing:

https://www.apple.com/family-sharing/#mn_p

Set up:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088

http://m.imore.com/how-use-family-sharing-ultimate-guide