Steve Hartman with reflections on an empty nest

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CBS News · collected 2026-09-27

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In his segment, Steve Hartman discusses the emotions surrounding his son George starting college after living with his parents for 18 years. The piece focuses on the bittersweet feelings of a parent facing an empty nest as their child begins this new chapter in life.
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Story summary

Steve Hartman and his wife Andrea are reflecting on their son George starting college, marking the end of 18 years since George's birth. The couple discusses how quickly time has passed and the adjustment they will make to an empty nest. This moment represents a significant life transition for many parents as their children leave home to pursue higher education.

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📰 Empty Nest Reflections
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“The articles discuss different aspects of living situations with adult children; Article A talks about welcoming back adult children who had left home, while Article B discusses the departure of a child to start college.”

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Narrative

Steve and Andrea Hartman's son George is now on the road to start college – the culmination of an 18-year-journey that, they recognize, has gone so fast.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-27
2026-09-27 · CBS News
Steve Hartman with reflections on an empty nest · assertive framing

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Steve and Andrea Hartman's son George is now on the road to start college – the culmination of an 18-year-journey that, they recognize, has gone so fast. asserted
they → start → journey
They talk about this rite of passage for parents, and of adjusting to life in an emptier nest. asserted
They → talk → nest
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