Context: I can't believe my son failed his exams. He spent too much time playing football, and not enough time studying.
Speaker 1: My son failed his exams! Can you believe it! I don't know what to do!
Speaker 2: don't panic, 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
Speaker 1: He spent all his time playing football instead of studying! I warned him about this!
Speaker 2: it's better to do what you're passionate about. do that and success follows