Err, when I was a kid back in ancient times, it was called Vatican roulette. This was the early/mid 60's when the first pill's appeared. They became widesprea

Err, when I was a kid back in ancient times, it was called Vatican roulette. This was the early/mid 60's when the first pill's appeared. They became widespread towards the end of that decade, and you can look up some of the effects of their presence. They were refined in the years that followed, but it provided a good way of avoiding committing parenthood. It let women control their bodies and the timing of children. It let men, unfortunately, run a bit barefoot because "the ladies had it covered". But it made children a positive choice rather than "damn, another one". People should keep in mind that if the number of children increases (random or otherwise) it's going to be the women who put their careers on hold or worse to bring them up. Strangely enough, the guys never took up the home role in any great number to let their partners advance.