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Parents are up in arms over a £4 jumper from Asda and it is all down to four little words on the front.

The phrase 'boys will be boys' might seem like a throwaway statement or even a call back to a lyric from an obscure Indie band's greatest hit but some mums say it is sexist and reinforces gender stereotypes.

One mum has hit out on Facebook.

"Quite literally gobsmacked and raging to see this in Asda Huntly," wrote Debbie Dee in a now-deleted Facebook post.

"This is so damaging and we cannot possibly still be spouting this nonsense to our children."

"It has historically and is still being used to excuse bad behaviour (in boys and men) like hitting, being destructive or boisterous. And even as far as excusing rape and sexual assault.

"Look I get it. Most people say this and and don’t mean any harm by it. But boys having their behaviour excused like this from an early age – this message of being above the rules, it sticks."

The kids' clothing item, by George at Asda, sells for £4. It's currently out of stock and has five star reviews.

What do you think?