Ive been playing for two months, and im like that....just alot worse...hehe.
Ive never seen the guitar as being a chore, so ive never actually had a lesson. It just came to me as a way to express myself, i could play it and be satisfied with myself. Sure ive had my ups and downs, but ive had my shred-friend help me along, and hes younger than me.
This kid surely has potentional, but its a good question if he enjoys it, i hope he hasnt been forced to play.