Make them stand on their own feet, do things for themselves.

I can't stand on my feet too long any more.

First, her son is more than able to stand on his own two feet.

These people were ready to stand on their own feet.

He took us in until we could stand on our own feet.

He needs to learn to stand on his own two feet.

He began to run, though a moment before simply standing on his feet had been almost beyond him.

Will needs to stand on his own feet a while.

In short, they can stand on their own two feet.

Rather he should help him to stand on his own feet.