Family sharing : Why not ask to buy for adults ?

While your response isn't as disrespectful as CSeanK's, it still ignores the basic premise of family sharing. Even if, as you put it, "primarily designed for cases having one adult (the Organizer) who is taking financial responsibility for one or more dependent minors.," it is mis-designed. As Dsquall's situation shows, one can take 'financial responsibility' for another, dependant family member. Saying it is limited to minors is ignorant. It is also not Apple's policy to limit sharing to minors. Moreover, it is NOT about taking 'financial responsibility' for someone. In fact, it's the opposite: it's about providing financial assistance to a family member without just handing over your wallet. As I stated above, why would I hand over my credit card to my 19-year-old? Are you saying that I shouldn't share my iTunes with her unless I'm prepared to let her do whatever she wants with my credit card?

I should note, I use Microsoft and Android products as well. This flaw is strictly an Apple problem. While Apple does many things better than Microsoft, Google, or Samsung, this is NOT one of them. This is flat out defective by design.

prozac84 wrote:

...... This flaw is strictly an Apple problem.

Prozac84,

Actually Family Sharing at the Google Play (Android) Store works the same way. Here is the info from Purchase approvals on Google Play - Android - Google Play Help (bold added):

"Family members need your approval for all purchases made using the family payment method, including paid apps or items sold inside apps. This setting is only available for family members under 18."

By the rules of this Forum, we are not allowed to speculate why Apple (and Google) have decided to do it this way. However, as mentioned previously, you can submit feedback directly to Apple at the Feedback link:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

As far as I know Apple haven't said why (these are user-to-user forums), only that you can't - you can try leaving feedback for Apple and maybe in the future it will be possible : http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

as a workaround for now, set that account's birthday to a date that sets them as a child (pre-18). Nobody will ever know 😉 (well except you and that adult)

Because adults are not children and shouldn't have to ask permission to make purchases.. If you do not trust them or do not want anyone else charging to your card, don't invite them to be a part of your family sharing group.

Once you do that, you cannot correct or change the DOB back. And that person will know it if they try and make any changes to their Apple ID security information and do not know the correct DOB.

"Because adults are not children and shouldn't have to ask permission to make purchases.. If you do not trust them or do not want anyone else charging to your card, don't invite them to be a part of your family sharing group."

That's a silly statement. I searched for this topic because I have to set up an iPad for my 80 year old grandmother from a non-english speaking background. I trust my grandmother in many aspects, however, I do not trust her armed with my credit card and an iPad, she'd probably end up by out the entire applestore and every single in-app purchase.

Dsquall,

Family Sharing is primarily designed for cases having one adult (the Organizer) who is taking financial responsibility for one or more dependent minors.

It really does not work out all that well in other situations, such as yours.

If you would like to suggest improvements to Apple, here is the feedback link:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html