Instead of growing up gracefully with technology as we should, we are being violently shook into the dark realities of a digital age. Innocence in the age of consentBut what is the appropriate way to grow up in a digital age? The Irish Government’s Cabinet has agreed that the digital age of consent for access to services without parental approval should be set at 13. He believes we must focus on developing the digital education and literacy of parents and their children rather than banning young people from going online. If they go online unprepared, they’re in danger.”Just like with sex education, Ireland can no longer avoid digital technology.