Dd7 kicked me and I slapped her on the foot

[Whiteminnowfish]

I feel awful now. Wasn't a hard slap.

She kicked me quite hard.

Would I be in trouble for slapping my child on the foot?

In trouble with who?
It wasn't a smart reaction but it doesn't sound like you meant to

Was it a reflex slap? If so, it's fine imo.

I don't think you're going to get in any trouble for slapping away the foot of someone who's kicking you.

@NuffSaidSam

Was it a reflex slap? If so, it's fine imo.

I don't think you're going to get in any trouble for slapping away the foot of someone who's kicking you.

Yes. Reflex slap...feel awful

It wasn't hard...more slapping away her foot

I would have too.

Your daughter should be trouble for kicking you really hard.

You kick people, you cannot be surprised if they reflex slap your foot away.

Actions have consequences. I wouldnt worry too much. What have you said to her about the kicking?

@PotteringAlong

Your daughter should be trouble for kicking you really hard.

You kick people, you cannot be surprised if they reflex slap your foot away.

This!

Good. Kicking people is bad.

@HellonHeels

Actions have consequences. I wouldnt worry too much. What have you said to her about the kicking?

I told her it's unacceptable to hit/kick people

It's a natural consequence.
Now your daughter has learned about reflex's.

It's natural reaction but then she would have been punished for kicking.