My 5 year old grandson just told me a gross thing was happening to him. It was penile erection. Apparently it happened before in front of his female playmates and they told him it was gross. I told him that it was nothing to worry about that sometimes it happens and to ignore it. Was this the right thing to do?
Hello, Erection in kids, especially babies are just uncontrolled reactions of a healthy nervous system and parents need not worry about them.  So there is no reason for parents to believe that the erection is a result of sexual stimulation. Arianism is when your child has an erection that lasts 4 hours or longer. The erection may occur without stimulation.  Your children penis may be dark red or purplish. Arianism is usually painful and can lead to permanent tissue damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.  V. Anand, Psychologist