<p>laplatinum–only if you have them signed on at a co-owner of the card. If they are just an authorized user, it won’t show up on their credit report. Also, it could really hurt them down the road if you carry a balance and they are sharing your card. Their income is a lot lower, usually, and if you have $5000 on your card that messed up their debt to income ratio. Even if you don’t have a balance, the available credit on your higher limit card can and will hurt them when they are trying to buy their first house. It’s still best to get them one of their own.</p>
<p>Lakemom–our kids’ debit cards are Visa cards and we have never had an issue with them going though. Buxx isn’t really any different than a prepaid gift card and some retailers don’t take those. Check with your bank. Most likely they have some kind of a teen checking account with little to no fees and often kids can get a low limit credit card as well.</p>