spoon-feed
verbUS /ˈspunˌfid/ · UK /ˈspuːnfiːd/
Etymology From spoon + feed.
1
To help somebody (usually a baby or elder) to eat using a spoon; to feed using a spoon.
2
To overly pamper or indulge (someone), so that they do not (or because they failed to) act or think for themselves.
- I can help you with your homework, but you must understand the concept, because I will not spoon-feed you.
3
To give (something) in an overly pampering way, so that the recipients do not (or because they failed to) act or think for themselves.
- What do you mean "I don't know"? I'm practically spoon-feeding you the answer!
4
Ambitransitive To explain (something, to someone) in simple words; to explain (it, to them) in words of one syllable; to spell (it) out (for them).