[Enwareth]

Thanks, all of this is really helpful. And, now that I think about it, I guess I am being overbearing.
I was going to start him off with a weapon and simple leather armor, what ticked me off was...he just put it down, no questions about anything or about how I would like to start off the game or how I play. Since he's only played once, I was hoping to go a bit slow at starting everything off--especially since I've no experience
DM-ing and no manuals, besides my dad's.

When he first played, he was the only character, no npc's in his party...just him. He said it wasn't fun. When I first learned I played w/my dad (me being the only party member) and my experience was fun. But, then again, our other friend was teaching him...and made a lizardman sit on his foot while 2 others attacked him....