Should a Homeschooler take the GED?

Homeschooling parents often ask me about the General Equivalency Diploma, should they or should they not have their student take the GED?

Questions of the Day – Diploma vs. GED

Can my child earn a diploma of some sort, or is the only option to have a certificate stating that he passed the GED? We have named our Home School. Is it fine to use this name on any documents asking for school name, or is it best to include that it is a Home School?