Kissing Kids

[56me]

My 6 yr old son tries to kiss my 7 month old baby boy. The first time I saw him do this, he got nervous when he saw me looking, he immediately stopped and was a bit shocked. He sort of knew that I will be upset. I was curious to find out how long was he trying to do this and how many times has he done this before. So, I was a bit calm and very nicely told him that mummy will not be angry if you are honest. He honestly told me that he did once. I told him its not nice to do this especially to boys and also he was small for all this. To distract him and save my little one from any such sudden experiences, I told my 6 yrs old that next time he feels like doing this, he should come to mummy. My son agreed and promised not to do it again.
After two days, I caught him again doing it to my little one and told him why he was doing this. He apologised profusely and said he wont do it again. During dinner, I casually asked him why he feels like doing it. Maybe he has seen it on tv or something happening in school. He told me that nothing like that was happening school. He was doing it only to make his little brother laugh.
I am a bit concerned if this is normal behaviour? Appreciate if any health professional or an expert can give me sound advice on how to deal with this?
Thank you

[allmymarbles]

This could become a problem if it is blown up out of proportion. For the time being, take it as an expression of affection and nothing more. Be happy that he loves his little brother.

[56me]

thanks Sandman for your prompt reply. My concern is do children this age do such things out of curiosity? Is this normal? I have checked with him on other occassions if he has seen this on tv or anybody in school is doing this. But his answer is no. Both of us as parents have asked him on seperate occassions but his story is the same, As a child we used to kiss him on the lips but this was very occassional. We have stopped since the last two years. I have told him not to kiss on the lips and cheeks and forehead is fine. I just need some guidance on how to handle this situation without having to embarass him and also making sure he doesnt repeat it again.

[Sandman2]

      My first thought is that he has seen some adult (maybe you) also kiss the baby and is imitating that.
      Second thought would be that it does make the baby laugh and everybody loves to see babies laugh.  I doubt that he could make that excuse up at his age unless it actually has happened.
      Final thought is - I think its cool that he tries to kiss him.  I would make sure its on the forehead or maybe cheek.  Wonder how others feel?
       I guess I don't quite understand your concerns.  Are you saying that maybe he has seen boys kissing other boys at school and that is why you are worried?