How do truancy and dropping out affect youth in the United States

Answer: When the youth don't go to school / drop out of school, they are losing out on the education they'll need to hold jobs in the future that'll support a lifestyle.

Explanation: Although in todays time, more and more young business ceos and founders are able to be found on every street corner, it is important to note that a basic education is key to achieving any goal you seek. An example of this would be the marketing aspect of a business, how does one appeal a specific consumer/demographic while still appealing to everyone? Questions like that can only be answered with basic high school standards that you'd usually learn in the poetry aks.