And can you shed any evidence to state otherwise that abuse or neglect won't happen?
I just know from where I am at, a homeschooler, and seeing some of my friends with their children who do not homeschool, can see things a little differently.
I used to push homeschooling on everyone who had a problem with PS's. But after observing some of my friends for a time, I can honestly say they may not be good candidates for homeschooling; patience at a minimum, and organizational skills are seriously lacking.
Were these friends you refer to educated in public schools?