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We do not have a TV in my kid's room nor will there ever be a TV in either of their rooms (when they stop sharing a room). First off, it just is nececssary. If either wants to watch TV they can do it where we can see what they are watching or watch it with them. Second, the bedroom is not a place, in my opinion, for these sorts of distractions. It should be a place of peace and quiet. We all need at least one place to get away from the cacophony of life (even if that involves listening to music on his head phones).
As for OFKUO's comments, I have noticed a definate trend away from free play you describe. Like you, much of my youth was spent making up games, etc. That said, it isn't as bad as you might suspect. My son and his friends are constantly making up games to play. The thing is they mostly do this in the school yard. The games, as he describes them, are pretty complex.
However, when his friend's come over, they are either playing video games, watching movies or playing warhammer (mostly painting figures, building sets and researching, don't think they've actually played a game yet).
Part of the deal is that until the last year, I haven't wanted him to go off to the park by himself, etc. Paranoia. Maybe.
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