[jb9]

A few quick thoughts:

If your friend is going to learn to play winning poker, he will have to have a real interest in and some aptitude for the game. If it becomes apparent that he does not have both, there are better ways for him to earn money (and I wouldn't consider drug dealing one of them...).

In the beginning, he'll have so much to learn that any approach the two of you are comfortable with should be productive (e.g., he might prefer to play more with you looking over his shoulder and spend less time looking over yours).

Just remember that he'll learn at his own pace and he will have to learn from his own mistakes (but he can avoid/minimize some by learning about them from you).

Low limit SNGs can be a good way for a new player to play a lot of hands with a little money and get some excitement (it's how I started). It can get dull fast playing real low limit cash games, but even winning a $2.50 buy in tournament can be a good feeling. Also, some people are better suited to tournament play than ring games, so your friend should find out which works better for him.