ANDERSON, P.J.
Thomas A. Dodd appeals from a judgment of conviction for the physical abuse of a child, a violation of § 948.03(2)(b), STATS., and from an order denying his postconviction motion. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred by refusing to instruct the jury on the parental discipline privilege, § 939.45(5), STATS. Because we conclude that Dodd is not a "parent" within the plain meaning of the statute, we affirm.
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