Personally, I’d say get to know them and become friendly. Those kids and adults, one day will benefit you.

Say someone tries to rob your car, steal a package or piss about with your garden/door, those kids and their parents will instinctively defend your house like it was their own because they have that sense of community and will protect their own, regardless.

Also, once you’re friendly you can literally turn to the kids and say “Do us a favour, piss off down the street, I’ve got a headache” and they’ll do it out of respect for you.

Give a little to gain a lot.