Imagine a world where we could all communicate our exact needs to one another and have the other person gently comply without ego. It doesn’t involve raised voices, tears, or manipulation. Merely the words, “This is how I’d like you talk to me.” Simple and easy.

Such was the case for a young boy named Cam and his dad, JD Craigman (@the_craigman), while practicing a golf simulation. In a video making the rounds on social media, Cam tells his dad exactly how he’d like to be instructed. No tantrums. No defenses. It’s not only an excellent lesson in communication, but also a masterclass in listening and responding accordingly.

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In the video, posted on Craigman’s page, we see Cam lining up a simulated golf putt on a large screen. JD notes that he’s a bit out of alignment and gently shouts, “Wait…wait, wait, wait, wait. Sorry, aim a little more. Right there.”

Immediate course correction

Cam looks up calmly. “But Daddy, I don’t want you to say ‘wait’ so many times. I just want you to say it once.” JD immediately repeats Cam’s words back to him and corrects himself. “Say ‘wait’ one time.” They agree on this as JD continues to give instructions. After a brief (and adorable) discussion about left vs. right, JD firmly directs, “Close the face on impact.” Again, he catches himself right away. “I’m sorry. I don’t mean to yell at you, son.”

And here’s where the stellar communication comes into play for both of them: Cam looks up at his father and says, “It’s okay. Only when you’re talking to me when I’m trying to do golf, you can do that, okay? I like when you’re a little bit louder, but not so loud that it makes my ears hurt. Only a little bit........

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