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Do some reading about conflict resolution and negotiating. As a 17 year old, you are possibly (but subconsciously) hurting your own argument by yelling, not listening to your mother's point of view, not being supportive in other areas, while wanting your mother to play ball with this one, etc. May not, but we get more than our share of young girls here who make a request and when they don't get the answer they like they turn into very pouty children. Make sure that is NOT what you're doing with your mother.
Can you negotiate with her that you will drop your membership if your grades don't maintain X level (don't be too generous with that number)? Can you promise her you'll call her at 11 PM several times a week to ensure her you're not getting drunk every night? There is some cutting of apron strings that has to happen, but if your mom is struggling with you going away, you might need to be a bit more attentive to her needs.
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