When I was in my childhood??
When I was in (my) childhood, I broke the window.
When I look back on my childhood, I broke the window.

I don't think there's a problem with the first sentence grammatically, but I feel it's wrong to say.
Is it okay to say that? or I'd better say the second sentence?

Thank you! :)

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When I was in my childhood??
When I was in (my) childhood, I broke the window.
When I look back on my childhood, I broke the window.

I don't think there's a problem with the first sentence grammatically, but I feel it's wrong to say. 
Is it okay to say that? or I'd better say the second sentence?

Thank you! :)

Answer

I agree with Igor.  Also, “When I look back on [time period]” is not usually used to talk about a specific event such as breaking a window, but rather to make a broader comment about the whole period of time.  Example:  “When I look back on my childhood, I realize the times I felt happiest were the times I spent with my grandparents.”  “When I look back on my college days, I regret that I didn’t study harder.”

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Hey there... It is more common to use "When I was a child I broke the window"

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