It would not be different in that regard.

I brought it up beause the premise of the OP's argument surrounded his contention that he should be able to bring his minor children through the GE line without clearing them through passport control, on the grounds that when using normal processing, it is one paper declaration per family (kids are included without needing to complete any paperwork). GlobalEntry is different because EVERY PERSON, not every family, must answer the kiosk questions that relate to customs declaration issues.

Now, could a parent tick "yes" or "no" to the questions on behalf of his/her child? Of course. But it would have to be the child's passport and child's fingerprints on the scanner, not the parent's, at the time of clearing the child through GE procedures.

When a minor enters the USA using normal entry procedures, accompanied by a responsible family member, the child is not required to do anything except be present and hand over the passport. But if a minor becomes a GE member and wishes to use the kiosk, he or she must insert the passport into the kiosk, present fingerprints to the scanner, and answer the Customs questions on the kiosk as they relate to him or herself individually.

So, using GE kiosks potentially places a greater onus on a child, OR on the family member traveling with the child. Using the kiosk requires the child (or assisting adult) to differentiate Customs liabilities as they relate to him or herself, NOT for the whole family. (By contrast, when using regular processing, the adult can fill out a single paper form and it automatically covers all accompanying family members.)

Make sense?