"Perhaps I was mistaken in thinking he was a well educated student who should be used to learning somewhat more independently now and again."
I would think a 'well educated' person would know they do not even have to read the post after seeing the topic header.
"If there is a reasonable question one does not know, people usually look for an answer first before asking."
A well educated person should know that looking for an answer includes asking for help. It is not just 'look it up.' It is called a community. You are part of it, like it or not.
I would have hated to be one of your students while you taught in college. Most likely the 'tell them, they do the rest' type of teacher. Basicly, one of the bad areas of our education system; teachers that do not teach, only talk.
