Home Schooling VS Government Schooling..

I observed that many moms in the USA are more of homeschooling there children. So this thoughts pondered in my mind.
Is homeschooling better than public schools???
Is is true that the home education environment is linked to high academic achievement?
Could homeschooling provide a better education for your child??
Is it true that home education minimizes issues of child safety?

If you have any opinion on this topic please don't hesitate to comment so that we that are into Government education  will know if we are actually missing out. Thanks.