is this a good simile for Life, life is a like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get

Sounds good to me (in more ways than one)!

MS Sue as I am new here could you please clarify the rules for this site

Welcome, Austin!

We basically have no rules. However, we expect the students who post here to have made some effort to answer their question or solve their problem. Then we volunteer tutors are only too glad to help them.

Of course, posts that are clearly not homework questions or are inappropriate in an educational setting will be removed.

Did you have a more specific question?

oh okay, but say if we're really stuck on a question and don't get it at all then will you still not give us an answer even though we have made an effort for it

Sure. If possible, tell us where you're stuck so that we can better direct our remarks at you and your situation.

oh okay thanx, I just didn't want to get in trouble.

I'm sure you won't, Austin. Thanks for asking, though. :-)