person A: My son failed his exams! Can you believe it! I don't know what to do!
person B: don't panic_comma_ and don't be harsh on the kid. perhaps spend time going over the subject together? or maybe he's having other trouble that's affecting his studies
person A: He spent all his time playing football instead of studying! I warned him about this!
person B: it's better to do what you're passionate about. do that and success follows