Paper wallet is not recommended to newbie because if you not create it carefully and secure, you can lost all your coins. The secure way to create paper wallet is offline, avoid phishing sites, and make sure your computer don't have any virus.
I fully endorse this but could add that paper wallet is the good way to give crypto gift. It can be beautifully designed, put in an envelope and present as a welcome or reward gift, all depends on exactly what the event is.