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Why do I have to enter income for a child who doesn't live with me, but who I pay support for?

 
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Why do I have to enter income for a child who doesn't live with me, but who I pay support for?

If you have entered the child as a dependant, the child's income (if any) is required to claim certain credits such as the Canada Caregiver Amount, etc.