The most pressing struggle facing administrators is balancing the role demands between family, church, and school. All three roles are influenced by a Christian philosophy of life, a philosophy that unites the three roles into a whole, each role affecting the other roles. Balance is foiled when one role dominates the others. For example, when a principal or teacher becomes obsessed with work to the point of working late almost every night and on Saturdays and on Sundays his roles in church and at home suffer. This imbalance translates into neglected family members and lukewarm church involvement.
Balance is the key.
Success in each role means a full, balanced life that honors the parameters and demands of each role. When balance is achieved, the school, the family, and the church receive quality attention and equal honor. Return to Administrative Leadership, Winter 2000.