I would tell him to go to Bitcointalk.org and start off by reading the pinned posts in each of the boards, especially Beginners & Help.
Bitcointalk really is the best place to start your Bitcoin journey.
If done responsibly and with determination - that I totally agree with you.
It would be beneficial and healthy to start from here, knowing fully well the possibilities out there and remembering the fact that each of us has our opinions on some things.