ASDA's new 'Empowering Girls' range claimed to be "amazing, inclusive collection" hit with complaints by parents

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Parents are loving a new range of kids' clothing at Asda, but are all asking the same question. The Empowering Girls collection launched to coincide with International Women's Day on Tuesday, in a bid to 'inspire young girls to aim high and most importantly – be proud of who they are'.

Inclusive T-shirt designs from illustrator Angela Mayers depict girls as an astronaut with the slogan 'everything is in your reach, so aim for the stars', a doctor with the slogan 'she needed a hero so that's what she became' and a painter accompanied by the words 'paint the world with your magical mind'.

There's also a two-piece jumper and leggings set featuring a diverse group of girls with the slogan 'the world needs our unique sunshine to grow' Read more: Thomas the Tank Engine is returning to East Lancashire Railway Parents have been quick to praise the retailer for 'beautiful' range, but are all asking the same thing - why does it only go up to age seven?

Commenting on Asda's Facebook page, Tammy Kinch said: "An amazing, inclusive collection. Clicked on to order but only go up to age 7?