TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

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.
Miss E. profile picture

Explained by Miss E.
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: September 20, 2024 • 16874 views

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.
  • Oct 27, 2024 ... Had this poster since I was a kid. Anyone know where it's from? HELP.
  • 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 23, 2024 ... 46K likes, 718 comments - marcin.music on August 23, 2024: "I loved Nirvana since I was a kid.. Here's my take on Heart-Shaped Box #guitar".
  • 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 ...
  • Dec 1, 2023 ... 167 likes, 4 comments - doreen.gentzler on December 1, 2023: "I've been reading @southernlivingmag since I was a kid visiting my ...
  • 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.
  • 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 ...

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.

  • Jul 26, 2018 ... Since i'm a kid with no money to build actual thing i just made Storm 2 clone from Classic Robot Wars with not 6 but 8 wheel (4w cuz it's 2D) ...
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... arturocastrop on September 17, 2024: "I've looked up to Vince Vaughn since I'm a kid. I still look up to him cause he's twice my height…
  • Sep 3, 2024 ... rebeccabusi33 on September 3, 2024: "Working for my fav brand since I'm a kid in Sardegna and training in the free time for the next race of ...
  • Aug 27, 2022 ... ... what u might have ?? I've been struggling since I'm a kid ( ima now 27yrs old ) and I wanna rip my legs off lol. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Nov 27, 2020 ... I'm aroace and since I'm a kid I said I wanted 3 kids. Now only one would be good already. I thought about sperm donation too but this being ...
  • Jan 1, 2022 ... Since I'm a kid and I don't really understand how laptops work can anyone please help me? This computer is fairly new and I don't want to ...
  • Apr 13, 2019 ... I'm always excited when I get questions about my hair because it's probably been a passion of mine since I'm a kid. I love hair and learning ...
  • May 14, 2018 ... I always like to write since's I'm a kid and it's my sort of escape you know." Welcome back to Nothing Shines Like Dirt Ep 50. NSLD is ...

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!