Kid’s ears are much more sensitive than adult ears. The best earbud for young people on the market today are the Loud Enough Volume Limiting Earphones

The list of features is long but here is a handful:

• In-ear noise isolating earphones with built in volume control that limits any music source by up to 40% of it’s maximum volumefull spectrum sound from a single high performance dynamic speaker
• Small form factor, lightweight
• Ergonomic and stylish design and materials
• Three sizes of silicone ear bud tips including a set of extra small tips fit for a childs ear
• Pebble-shaped pocket ready carrying case

Many users have left a positive review of the Ultimate Ears Loud Enough Volume Limiting Earphones for Children

Here is what D. Blanchard had to say about her purchase:

I bought these for my 14 year old. He loves how comfortable they are and the cool blue color. The sound quality is excellent.He did think the volume could be a little louder but as a mother I like the fact that he’s not blasting his eardrums out!