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since I was a kid vs Since I'm a kid

The correct phrase is 'since I was a kid.' This is the appropriate way to refer to a past period of time when talking about your childhood. The phrase 'since I'm a kid' isn't correct because 'I'm' refers to the present, while the context of childhood needs the past tense.
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since I was a kid

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a past period of time when talking about one's childhood.

This phrase is used to indicate a point in the past when someone was a child. It is a correct way to express a duration or period of time extending from childhood to the present.

Examples:

  • I've loved playing soccer since I was a kid.
  • Since I was a kid, I've always been fascinated by space exploration.
  • Since I was a kid, I've dreamed of becoming a doctor.
  • Since I was a kid, I've had a passion for music.
  • Since I was a kid, I've been interested in learning new languages.
  • May 21, 2020 ... ... since I was a kid I've been like this learn to throw a punch learn to take a hit And I'm still the way I was - I haven't changed a bit since ...
  • Dec 1, 2022 ...Since I was a kid, I've always wanted to be a teacher”. “Before when I was a kid, I've always wanted to be a teacher”. The reason you were ...
  • Jan 25, 2019 ... 'Ever since I was a kid' is very common. I wanted to use something different for my essay. vocabulary · language-formation.
  • 2 days ago ... Had this poster since I was a kid. Anyone know where it's from? HELP.
  • Jul 8, 2024 ... "Since I was a kid, I was in love with the sky, the beauty of it, the freedom of it, like I could just float up forever," Laurie tells BBC ...
  • Mar 18, 2024 ... Since I was a kid @sportsillustrated has been a staple in my life. Cant wait to see how @weareauthentic and @minute_media takes it to the ...
  • Aug 13, 2024 ... since I was a kid going growing up seeing concerts and leafs games at the ACC, it has always been a dream of mine to get up on that stage ...
  • I've known these ladies since I was a kid… I love when paths cross, there's so much to be thankful for this week! Kathy Prandi Beskid and 146 others. 󰤥 147.
  • 497 likes, 10 comments - audrinabrudner on May 27, 2024: "Since I was a kid @kaeliwarechoreo".
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... Since I was a kid, basketball has been one of my ways of practicing mindfulness, and I wanted to share a quick example with you.

Alternatives:

  • since I was young
  • since I was little
  • since I was a child
  • since my childhood
  • since I was a youngster

Since I'm a kid

This phrase is not correct in English. 'I'm' refers to the present, which does not match the context of talking about one's childhood.

  • ... have a Wet Feet Syndrome by: KJ Yes. I'm 13 and I also have that kind of disorder since I'm a kid. I think that it is only me who has that disorder. Is it a phobia?
  • WirefliesTV. Belgian player from Luik. I'm a moba/str/fps player since i'm a kid. Grew up with a computer in my hands. Now playing in semi-pro league on LoL.
  • Since I'm a kid, I spend a lot of time on the snow. I ski a lot with my family. But it's when I was ten that it became important to me, when I discovered freestyle ...
  • May 6, 2015 ... I drink coffee since I'm a kid since it's part of our culture, but just more recently I started drinking organic coffee. One of many of my new habits ...

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