http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/2007/12/15/truancy-slap-dad-convicted-89520-20253379/
A 14-year-old girl has had her father convicted of assault after he slapped her for refusing to go to school.
Forklift driver Steven Hanson, 42, slapped unruly Gemma, 14 - described as the "devil incarnate" by neighbours - after she yelled abuse at him and refused to go to school.
He thought it was just a bit of old-fashioned discipline. But she took him to court for assault. Now Steven has been convicted and ordered to carry out 50 hours' unpaid work.
Baffled, he said after the hearing: "In one way I regret what happened. But in another I don't, as Gemma just defies me. She has no respect.
"Why shouldn't I be able to discipline her? It never hurt me. When I was a kid the bobbies used to give us a clip and we'd get the cane.
"My hands are tied and she's walking all over me. She keeps pushing and pushing and one day I'll do it again. I know I will".
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