What gives?

Yesterday we got an above average snowfall for here in Arkansas. It was 7-9 inches, I didn't really check. I noticed something I find odd today. The yards of the two buildings in the top photo haven't even been walked in today. These yards aren't the only ones. There are no kids out playing in the snow and I find that odd. I can understand why they aren't out in the morning hours but this afternoon it was plenty warm for kids to get out and play. Are parents afraid to let their kids be kids?

Hell my dog was wearing me out trying to keep up with him. He likes playing in the snow unless it is really cold like this morning or the snow has crusted over and he keeps breaking though it.