You would get all of the same benefits with a 9mm Ruger PCC for a bit more $ and still very little recoil, and centerfire ammo is more reliable than rimfire regardless of how good the gun is.
I agree with the centerfire ammo argument, but you're talking about a $1k gun vs a $300 gun.
This is a first gun. The 10-22 is one of the easiest shooters you can buy and practice with. It will retain its value and can easily be traded up to an AR-15 if the owners decide they want more firepower.