1) My parents started raising castle a long time ago
-> My parents have raised castle for a long time
2) We started to learn E when we was 6
-> We have learned E since we was 6
3) My brother began to play football last year
-> My brother has played football since last year

1) 
-> My parents have raised castle for a long time
2) 
-> We have learned E since we was 6
3) 
-> My brother has played football since last year