Should I use my Apple ID on new iPads for the kids

Hello LT5344,

That's a great question! Our advice is no - make them their own. Here's a great article that gives more information on why this is the best choice: Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID. The article explains:

"Avoid sharing an Apple ID

Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID. This way, your family can share purchases, subscriptions, and more without sharing personal information like email, text messages, or passwords.

If you share your Apple ID with a family member, certain services will treat you as the same person. You might see these issues:

• Apple Music family subscription: Instead of receiving your own membership with your own library, you’ll share a library and recommendations with the other family member.
• App Store, Apple Books, and iTunes purchases: If Family Sharing is ever stopped, the owner of the shared Apple ID will keep all purchases. You might lose access to everything in the account, including purchases you initiated.
• Apple Podcasts, Apple Books: Podcast episodes and bookmarks might sync according to the other family member’s preferences or be accidentally deleted.
• Messages: You might receive text messages that are intended for your family member.
• Fitness: You might see Health details, Workouts, and Fitness+ recommendations intended for your family member.

Help your family member create an Apple ID, then set up Family Sharing

To avoid issues caused by sharing an Apple ID, set up an Apple ID for each family member and set up Family Sharing.

1. On the family member's device, sign out of iCloud.
2. Ask your family member to create an Apple ID. If the family member is under 13, create an Apple ID for your child.
3. Ask your family member to sign in to iCloud with their new Apple ID on their device.
4. Set up Family Sharing and invite the family member to your group.
5. Set up purchase sharing. If you have children in your family, you can also set up Ask to Buy. 
6. Now you can share purchases, subscriptions, and more with your family."

Let us know if we can help with anything else at all. Thanks and have a fabulous day!