# Inclusive Anti-Bullying Apps 'Sit With Us' Ensures That Kids Never Have to Eat Lunch Alone By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sit-with-us References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/teen-creates-app-sit-with-us-open-welcoming-tables-lunch-bullying_us_57c5802ee4b09cd22d926463) & [teenvogue](http://www.teenvogue.com/story/anti-bullying-sit-with-us-lunch-app) Bullying is a major problem in many schools around the world and the 'Sit With Us' app aims to ensure that kids always have a lunch buddy. The app was conceived by Natalie Hampton, who herself used to be the victim of bullies and felt the need to do something about it. Whether it is verbal abuse and humiliation or physical threats and violence, bullying can have a major effect on children's self-esteem and safety. Sit With Us gives students the opportunity to [sign up as "ambassadors"](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peer-support-app) in order to post open lunch events in which any child without people to spend time with is able to join. The app provides both [discretion and dignity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introvrs-social-app) for children who are using it and prevents them from being the victim of taunts or physical harm. Sit With Us works to solve an important issue that concerns many children in a way that helps to keep them safe from [physical or psychological harm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anti-bullying Apps:** Developing apps that aim to address and prevent bullying in schools. - **Inclusive Social Platforms:** Creating social platforms that promote inclusivity and encourage connections among children. - **Empowerment Technologies:** Developing technologies that empower children to stand up against bullying and support one another. ### Who This Affects Most - **Education:** Implementing anti-bullying tools and programs in schools to create safer environments. - **Technology:** Designing and developing innovative apps and platforms focused on addressing bullying and promoting inclusivity among children. - **Social Services:** Providing counseling, support, and resources to address the impact of bullying on children's mental health and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childhood Connection-Promoting Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-bench1.md) - [Teen Positivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas.md) - [Proactive School Bus-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-bustracking.md) - [AI-Powered Socialization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bu-app.md) - [Inclusive Lunch Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-your-lunch.md) - [Anonymous Kindness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothe1.md) - [Connective Altruistic Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-2-help.md) - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [Child-Safe Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childsafe-social-media-app.md)