Trying to create Apple ID for my son. 13 too old???

ulfsta wrote:

So you say I have the same possibilities to control that account?

Yes. Same exact possibilities.

And is it possible to get an Apple ID when not having an own mobile phone and credit card?

Yes. You don't need a phone or a credit card to have an Apple ID. Specially if it's added to Family Sharing.

https://www.macworld.com/article/334285/how-to-set-up-an-apple-id-without-using-a-payment-method.html

alternative seems to be to just enter another date of birth.

That's always an option. Though, do note, that the age will not be able to be changed directly by you until it ages past 13 naturally if you set it to under 13.

The age of the account is mostly irrelevant.

You can only create accounts for under 13 ear olds through family sharing.

For 13 or older you can create the account like any other account.

This does not in any any way prevent you from adding the account to family sharing, or to add restrictions to the device he is using, or to to turn on Ask To Buy. It's just the method of creation of the account.

Click here to create his account ➜ How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support

Then invite the account to Family sharing, and accept form a device logged into it.

Click here ➜ Invite People to join your Family Sharing Group - Apple Support

Tell him to create a regular account himself. The cutoff age is that specified in the Children's Online Protection and Privacy Act in the USA unless local law requires a higher one.

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