A teenager who sat alone at lunchtime for her entire seventh grade year has developed an app to help other kids who

are feeling alone and isolated.

Natalie Hampton's app "Sit With Us" allows kids to connect with others who will sit with them at lunchtime.

Using the app means that the request for someone to sit with is kept private. It is designed with a 13+ age group in mind.

Here is a review fromCommon Sense Media.

Parents need to know that Sit With Us is a social media app that's designed to ensure no teen is forced to eat a meal alone at school. It's an app with a terrific concept, created by a 16-year-old who felt bullied and rejected after eating lunch by herself for all of seventh grade, and it gives kids the chance to reach out to others in their school to prevent them from feeling that way. Do note that there's no age verification on the app, so adults and younger kids could conceivably use it. In terms of registration, it requires either a Facebook account or an email address and school information. There's also a chat feature that's not moderated, but abuse can be reported and users can be blocked. Read the app's privacy policy to find out about the types of information collected and shared.

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