Dear Ann Landers,
Our twenty-year-old son was lucky and landed a good job close to home after he graduated from high school two years ago. His take-home pay is $97 a week. I am happy to have him home but it is strictly his idea-not mine. I do his laundry, fix him a hearty breakfast every morning, and he rarely misses supper with the family. I've hinted that I could use a few dollars (there are four younger children), but he ignored the remark. Should I come right out and ask him to pay room and board or would this be greedy?-Missouri Mom

Dear Mom,
Since Missouri is the "Show Me" state, I sug-gest your son show you about 25 percent of his paycheck. This is the Ann Landers' formula for unmarried kids who live at home and enjoy all the comforts of their childhood. So, stop hinting, Mom. Tell him.