What a wonderful bonding experience.
That's how I started with my son 30 years ago. I took him to Toby and we got into some white bass. He was using a Zebco 33. The 3rd white stripped the plastic gears in the reel. I gave him another combo just like the first one. That one didn't last much longer.
He is 35 yo no and still talks about that day.
Way to go Dad.