He used npc co-op help when he could and played offline. i had to help clear most of the mobs in each area but the boss fights were all him. He just beat gwyn and didnt even parry once, instead he showed me his own way he worked out while dying lots. He danced around the small rock pillars and counter attacked when gwyns attacks were blocked by the rock.
Now he just needs to get better at clearing areas/mobs out.
Anyways me = 1 proud mum(mom for those from the usa)