Don's advice is sound.

One thing that many folks don't quite grasp is the need/want for additional instruments. Not to encourage this thread to degenerate into a guitar acquisition syndrome discussion, but a very large percentage of players don't know what they want when they start, and quickly develop a taste for another guitar(s) so they can get the sound they're searching for, have variety, develop style(s), and have the tools for the job.

A household with more than one player is taylor-made for having available options. Early basic guitar choices for me would have been, and largely still is, steel string, electric, and classical. Toss in a 12 string for variety and lots of folks will be happy.

Fwiw, much of this can be done without knocking off a bank. Compared to minor sports, cars, boats, even a half baked drum kit, a few guitars isn't real expensive. Shop for sales, used, and trades.

Peace, Mooh.