How do I encourage my 4 and six year old boys to play in the street with other kids?

they are very happy playing together.They play their own games inside or in the garden.They go to the local school and have lots of friends.It makes me sad that they do not want to go out and play on their bikes with the loads of other young kids who play out on our estate.

If they are happy let them be.
Tell them they can bring friends home fror dinner if they want to.

They are still so young ,I wouldn't force them. That'll come on its own !!!
it shouldn't bother you that they want to play together,at least there safe in yr garden,there not coming to any harm .
Gosh you have good kids, why do you want them to play in the streets when they are safer at home. Invite some of the kids into your house or garden if it is raining [siggghhh] and let them play inside. They propably know something you don't know, maybe their are one or two bullies out there pestering or hurting them, maybe calling them names. You are fortunate your kids are happy playing together, rather keep it that way. You can see what they are doing and where they are , once out in the streets their are always a few who are very naughty and use bad language and they will encourage your kids to do the same. Noooo, thank your lucky stars you have good kids.
Invite the neighbor kids into your yard or garden to play with your kids.
At their ages children should not be playing in the street they should be safely playing in the back garden. If they are out in the street WILL YOU BE OUT THERE WATCHING OVER THEM MAKING SURE THEY COME TO NO HARM.
It is very good that they play well together, for starters. You say they have lots of friends. Why don't you set up a "play date" with one or two of their friends (one of each age group) and invite them to come and play in your garden or house with your sons. Ask your sons first if they would like to have A and B over to play (or ask them who they would like). Think of a fun experience they can have together. After a few of these controlled play dates, they may be more comfortable playing with a larger group. Never force them, or ask them why they don't want to ____. They will feel that they are not living up to your expectations. Patience, they are very young. They will not stay in the garden forever!.

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