How many ways can we give seven same candy to three children?

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Question: How many ways can you give seven same candy to three children? (Every child should be given at least $1$ candy)

My solution:

$$\begin{cases}m+n+k=7 \\1≤m≤5 \\1≤n≤5 \\ 1≤k≤5 \end{cases}$$

All possible solutions are:

$115,124,133, 142, 151, 214, 223,231, 241,313,321, 331, 412, 421,511$

So, we have $5+4+3+2+1=15$ different ways.

Is my solution correct?

But the answer I found is not in the possible answers. I can't see where I made a mistake.