Southington To Teach Kids About Being Home Alone

SOUTHINGTON, CT — One of the bigger milestones in a tween's life is the day they can be home alone — and not by accident as Macaulay Culkin experienced in 1990.

But there are always a few ground rules to follow and safety issues to navigate.

Because of that, Southington Youth Services is offering children and their parents a helping hand with "When I'm in Charge."

The program is slated for this Thursday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southington Youth Services office at 196 N. Main St.

"When I'm in Charge" is, essentially, for youths in grades fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade and it teaches them how to keep safe when they are left at home on their own.

The class is taught by a Red Cross-certified instructor.

There is a $20 registration fee and it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To register for the class, call Southington Youth Services at 860-276-6283.

For more information on Southington Youth Services, click on this link.