Like the previous answer stated, there are many reasons to
study the lifespan of a people. Reflection will yield more reasons than can be answered
in a short post.
First, from an educational point of view,
knowing the development of a child can help enormously in developing academic curricula.
For example, there is no use in introducing abstract concepts at an age when children
cannot grasp abstract concepts.
Second, from a medical
point of view, especially in that area of prevention, learning the development of a
person can be of great value. For example, if a common disease or ailment is common in
men in their 40s, then checking men in their 40s for this disease can be an important
preventive measure. This can not only save a person's health but also save many tax
dollars.
Third, developmental insight also helps religious
officials. If you think about the sacramental system of the Catholic church, it is based
on the lifecycle of a person - birth to death.
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