Capable Quote by Howard G. Hendricks
“Never do anything for a student that he he is capable of doing for himself. If you do you, you'll make him an educational cripple...a pedagogical paraplegic.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Teaching and Learning in the Christian Classroom, 1992
Encouraging self‑reliance prevents dependency and promotes true learning.
In simple terms: Let students solve problems themselves.
Key Takeaway
Avoid doing work for them.
Themes
education
self‑reliance
empowerment
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
advisory
instructional
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- mentoring
- skill development
Key Concepts
pedagogy
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support without taking over?
- When is it appropriate to intervene?
A Different Perspective
Students may struggle without guidance.
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
