How do I convince my mom to let me goto California with my boyfriend this summer? I'll be 17. And... March 05 2014

Q: How do I convince my mom to let me goto California with my boyfriend this summer? I'll be 17. And I'm going with his whole family. I'm scared she'll say no

the worst she can say is no, and i’ll be honest, I know you feel like that is old enough, but to your mom that’s young and can be very frightening, try to understand her point of view