diff --git a/html/kidsai/script-new.js b/html/kidsai/script-new.js
index df3583d..0b3f58a 100644
--- a/html/kidsai/script-new.js
+++ b/html/kidsai/script-new.js
@@ -415,21 +415,48 @@ class KidsAIExplorer {
                 ? this.currentSteps[stepIndex].text 
                 : 'the current question';
 
-            console.log('📤 Sending request to /api/respond-to-answer:', { answer, currentQuestion });
+            // Analyze the answer to determine the appropriate response type
+            const answerLower = answer.toLowerCase().trim();
+            const isNegative = answerLower === 'no' || answerLower === 'nein' || answerLower === 'nope' || answerLower === 'nei';
+            const isDontKnow = answerLower.includes("don't know") || answerLower.includes('weiß nicht') || answerLower.includes('keine ahnung') || answer.trim().length < 3;
 
-            // Call server API for contextual response
-            const response = await fetch('/api/respond-to-answer', {
-                method: 'POST',
-                headers: {
-                    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
-                },
-                body: JSON.stringify({
-                    answer: answer,
-                    question: currentQuestion,
-                    language: this.currentLanguage,
-                    stepIndex: stepIndex
-                })
-            });
+            let response;
+
+            if (isNegative || isDontKnow) {
+                // For "no" or "don't know" answers, get Socratic guidance questions
+                console.log('📤 Sending guidance request to /api/ask for Socratic questioning');
+                
+                const guidancePrompt = this.currentLanguage === 'de' 
+                    ? `Ein Kind hat "${answer}" geantwortet auf die Frage "${currentQuestion}". Führe es durch Socratic Fragen zur Entdeckung, ohne direkte Antworten zu geben.`
+                    : `A child answered "${answer}" to the question "${currentQuestion}". Guide them through Socratic questions to discovery without giving direct answers.`;
+
+                response = await fetch('/api/ask', {
+                    method: 'POST',
+                    headers: {
+                        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+                    },
+                    body: JSON.stringify({
+                        question: guidancePrompt,
+                        language: this.currentLanguage
+                    })
+                });
+            } else {
+                // For substantial answers, acknowledge and validate
+                console.log('📤 Sending validation request to /api/respond-to-answer');
+                
+                response = await fetch('/api/respond-to-answer', {
+                    method: 'POST',
+                    headers: {
+                        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+                    },
+                    body: JSON.stringify({
+                        answer: answer,
+                        question: currentQuestion,
+                        language: this.currentLanguage,
+                        stepIndex: stepIndex
+                    })
+                });
+            }
 
             console.log('📥 Server response status:', response.status);
 
@@ -440,7 +467,25 @@ class KidsAIExplorer {
             const data = await response.json();
             console.log('✅ Server response data:', data);
             
-            if (data.success && data.response) {
+            let responseContent = '';
+            
+            if (data.success) {
+                if (data.guidance && data.guidance.steps) {
+                    // Response from /api/ask with Socratic guidance steps
+                    const steps = data.guidance.steps.slice(0, 3); // Limit to 3 steps
+                    responseContent = steps.map((step, index) => 
+                        `<p><strong>${index + 1}.</strong> ${step.text}</p>`
+                    ).join('');
+                } else if (data.response) {
+                    // Simple response from /api/respond-to-answer
+                    responseContent = `<p>${data.response}</p>`;
+                } else {
+                    // Fallback
+                    responseContent = this.currentLanguage === 'de' 
+                        ? '<p>🤔 Das ist eine interessante Frage! Lass uns zusammen darüber nachdenken...</p>'
+                        : '<p>🤔 That\'s an interesting question! Let\'s think about it together...</p>';
+                }
+
                 responseDiv.innerHTML = `
                     <div class="ai-response-content">
                         <div class="message-header">
@@ -448,7 +493,7 @@ class KidsAIExplorer {
                             <span class="ai-label">${this.getTranslation('ai-teacher')}</span>
                         </div>
                         <div class="message-content">
-                            <p>${data.response}</p>
+                            ${responseContent}
                         </div>
                     </div>
                 `;
@@ -509,26 +554,49 @@ class KidsAIExplorer {
             // Get the original topic for better context
             const originalQuestion = this.questionInput ? this.questionInput.value.trim() : '';
 
-            console.log('📤 Sending chat request to /api/respond-to-answer:', { answer, currentQuestion, originalQuestion });
+            // Analyze the answer to determine the appropriate response type
+            const answerLower = answer.toLowerCase().trim();
+            const isNegative = answerLower === 'no' || answerLower === 'nein' || answerLower === 'nope' || answerLower === 'nei';
+            const isDontKnow = answerLower.includes("don't know") || answerLower.includes('weiß nicht') || answerLower.includes('keine ahnung') || answer.trim().length < 3;
 
-            // Call server API for contextual response
-            const response = await fetch('/api/respond-to-answer', {
-                method: 'POST',
-                headers: {
-                    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
-                },
-                body: JSON.stringify({
-                    answer: answer,
-                    question: currentQuestion,
-                    originalTopic: originalQuestion,
-                    language: this.currentLanguage,
-                    stepIndex: questionIndex,
-                    context: 'guided_learning_conversation',
-                    instructions: this.currentLanguage === 'de' 
-                        ? 'Du bist ein geduldiger Lernbegleiter für Kinder. Gib NIEMALS direkte Antworten. Stelle stattdessen Folgefragen, die das Kind zum Nachdenken anregen. Verwende die Sokratische Methode - führe das Kind durch Fragen zur Entdeckung. Sei ermutigend und neugierig.'
-                        : 'You are a patient learning companion for children. NEVER give direct answers. Instead, ask follow-up questions that encourage the child to think deeper. Use the Socratic method - guide the child to discovery through questions. Be encouraging and curious.'
-                })
-            });
+            let response;
+
+            if (isNegative || isDontKnow) {
+                // For "no" or "don't know" answers, get Socratic guidance questions
+                console.log('📤 Sending guidance request to /api/ask for Socratic questioning');
+                
+                const guidancePrompt = this.currentLanguage === 'de' 
+                    ? `Ein Kind hat "${answer}" geantwortet auf die Frage "${currentQuestion}" über das Thema "${originalQuestion}". Führe es durch Socratic Fragen zur Entdeckung, ohne direkte Antworten zu geben.`
+                    : `A child answered "${answer}" to the question "${currentQuestion}" about the topic "${originalQuestion}". Guide them through Socratic questions to discovery without giving direct answers.`;
+
+                response = await fetch('/api/ask', {
+                    method: 'POST',
+                    headers: {
+                        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+                    },
+                    body: JSON.stringify({
+                        question: guidancePrompt,
+                        language: this.currentLanguage
+                    })
+                });
+            } else {
+                // For substantial answers, acknowledge and validate
+                console.log('📤 Sending validation request to /api/respond-to-answer');
+                
+                response = await fetch('/api/respond-to-answer', {
+                    method: 'POST',
+                    headers: {
+                        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+                    },
+                    body: JSON.stringify({
+                        answer: answer,
+                        question: currentQuestion,
+                        originalTopic: originalQuestion,
+                        language: this.currentLanguage,
+                        stepIndex: questionIndex
+                    })
+                });
+            }
 
             console.log('📥 Chat server response status:', response.status);
 
@@ -539,7 +607,25 @@ class KidsAIExplorer {
             const data = await response.json();
             console.log('✅ Chat server response data:', data);
             
-            if (data.success && data.response) {
+            let responseContent = '';
+            
+            if (data.success) {
+                if (data.guidance && data.guidance.steps) {
+                    // Response from /api/ask with Socratic guidance steps
+                    const steps = data.guidance.steps.slice(0, 3); // Limit to 3 steps
+                    responseContent = steps.map((step, index) => 
+                        `<p><strong>${index + 1}.</strong> ${step.text}</p>`
+                    ).join('');
+                } else if (data.response) {
+                    // Simple response from /api/respond-to-answer
+                    responseContent = `<p>${data.response}</p>`;
+                } else {
+                    // Fallback
+                    responseContent = this.currentLanguage === 'de' 
+                        ? '<p>🤔 Das ist eine interessante Frage! Lass uns zusammen darüber nachdenken...</p>'
+                        : '<p>🤔 That\'s an interesting question! Let\'s think about it together...</p>';
+                }
+
                 // Add AI response bubble
                 const responseBubble = document.createElement('div');
                 responseBubble.className = 'chat-message ai-message';
@@ -549,7 +635,7 @@ class KidsAIExplorer {
                         <span class="ai-label">${this.getTranslation('ai-teacher')}</span>
                     </div>
                     <div class="message-content">
-                        <p>${data.response}</p>
+                        ${responseContent}
                     </div>
                 `;