Show HN: I built a "Socratic" AI to stop my daughter from copy-pasting homework
qurio_dev Monday, February 16, 2026
Hey HN,
I’m a dev and a dad to a 10-year-old. I built this because I caught my daughter using ChatGPT to do her history homework. She wasn't learning; she was just acting as a "middleware" between the AI and the paper.
The Backstory: I realized the problem isn't the AI—it's the zero-friction answers. Most "AI for kids" apps are just "parrots"—they mimic intelligence by repeating patterns.
What’s Different: Qurio is a "Bicycle" for the mind. It treats the child like a future "Architect" rather than a "Junior Executor." Technically, it wraps an LLM in a strict "Socratic Loop." It detects intent to "cheat," refuses the direct answer, and generates a leading question based on the user's current logic level. It forces "Healthy Friction" back into the learning process.
The stack: Next.js 14, Supabase (Auth/DB), Vercel AI SDK.
Mods: I've added the backstory and differentiator as requested. Ready for the re-up! Thank you.