In this article, I try to answer that question.
If you'd like to skip the article, the answer is "yes!"
No, in all seriousness, it depends. Usually, the people who argue against starting with an acoustic are arguing with a man made of straw. The reasons to start with an acoustic are that you want to end with an acoustic and because you want to be able to take your guitar with you, so that you can practice it more easily and not have to lug a ton of shit around.
Fuck tradition. Nobody wants to hear classical guitar at the party. Acoustics are really good for lugging around with you and being played without a lot of hassle. There are no cords, pedals, or amps required. You also don't have to buy those things to augment an acoustic guitar. (Something I think I neglected to mention in the article.)
If you'd like to click through and read the article, here's a link:
https://playguitar.gq/2018/09/08/should-i-start-with-an-acoustic-or-an-electric/
There's more to it (of course). But, that's the main message, along with the first guitar you buy being a very personal decision and not one that anyone can really make for you.
I'll chirp in here as a novice - I picked up an old 70's SIGMA at an estate type sale. It had been played alot. sounded good, but a bit off. It's tough to play - the frets on the 2nd and 3rd frets are worn down on the board, so you REALLY have to hit it perfectly.
Personally, I'm playing it a lot BECAUSE of this, because it is making me be very exacting - and I know that in the long run, when I get another one next year, it will be easier to play that one than this one.
In the meantime, it can get frustrating when everything looks good, feels good, but you still get a twang from a loose string. I just switch to playing scales if that happens (frustration sets in).
However, I am not normal, so my experiences and how I handle it are going to be 180 degrees than the majority of people.