Whether your teen is being bullied at school or is struggling with classes, dropping out of school should never be an option. Statistically speaking, high school drop outs earn approximately $260,000 less than those who have their diploma and cost the U.S. over $319 billion in lost wages over the course of the drop out’s lifetime. High school drop outs often struggle to find happiness because, in most cases career choices are relegated to low income jobs with no advancement. The best way to keep a teen in school is through support, motivation and letting your teen see firsthand what would happen if he or she decided to give up.