Why are My sons messages are coming to my phone

My Son just got an iPhone, I singed him up under my account because he’s a minor and I’m receiving text messages that are sent to him by other people on my phone. How do I stop this?

iPhone 6, iOS 11.4.1

Posted on Aug 29, 2018 8:05 PM

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The BOSS

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Posted on Aug 29, 2018 8:10 PM

If you share the same Apple ID, it's normal.

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The BOSS

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Aug 29, 2018 8:10 PM in response to michelefrombillings

If you share the same Apple ID, it's normal.

Aug 29, 2018 8:09 PM in response to michelefrombillings

Create a separate Apple ID for your son under Family Sharing.

Aug 29, 2018 8:12 PM in response to The BOSS

Ok, now you've got it! 😉

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