When their older son enrolled at the University of California at Irvine, Charles and Susan Abbott accepted his decision with little reluctance. The owner of a civil engineering firm that contracts with cities to provide most municipal services, Charlie works with people in the public sector every day. So does Susan, who teaches students with learning disabilities at a large public high school in Rancho Palos Verdes. Sending their son to a major research university seemed sensible. 1 Column Content Background Color White Heading...