A father who slapped his 4-year-old son was given probation after leaving a mark on the child’s face.The father, Corey Reid Smalling, 33, entered a guilty plea before General Sessions Judge Bill Locke to the reduced charge of reckless endangerment. He was originally charged with child abuse of a child less than 8. He was issued a six-month probationary sentence and must pay $286, perform eight hours public service work, and follow the recommendations made by the Department of Children’s Services.Smalling was charged after the daycare where the boy attends reported seeing marks on the child’s face.