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I've been "playing" for a little less than a year, taking lessons for six months or so. I think there's a lot to be said for learning on an acoustic. I play both, and I can really tell the difference in how good my technique has to be to get chords to ring clear and avoid fret buzz on the acoustic vs electric.

There's no reason why your son isn't learning at least some fairly simple songs... Hell, the Ramones made a legend out of three chords in a minute thirty! If he can play G, D, E Minor and C and has a little strumming rhythm he can play a bunch of rock and pop songs. All easy open chords.

I don't know anything about his teacher, but maybe it's not a good fit. You've got to #1 Want To Play! If you don't enjoy it, and it isn't any fun you won't practice. That's not to say that it isn't frustrating at times, or difficult. If it wasn't, then it wouldn't be rewarding when you get it right.

I can't say enough good things about my teacher. He's a full time teacher, maybe gigs a couple weekends a month. His attitude is that he wants to teach me what I want to play and he can be choosy about his students. If the student doesn't have the right attitude, or doesn't do their part then he lets them know it isn't a good fit. There is no right way for every student, and although there is much to be gained by learning an instrument in a classical manner it isn't the only way and could very well be a waste of time for some students. I would consider what will motivate him to practice, and maybe interview a few new teachers to try and find a better fit. Lots of guitar teachers out there. Some good, some not so good, and some great.