Reddit reviews Gosky 1.25 Inch Light Pollution Filter for Telescope
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Improve the visibility of deep sky objects by blocking out the mercury vapor, sodium vapor, and other such emission lines from man-made or natural sources which contribute to light pollutionImproves contrast on reddish planetary detail. Works well in telescopes of all aperturesThe filter will fit all standard sized 1.25" eyepieces and accessories. Can be threaded on both sides for stacking with other filters if necessaryComes with sturdy plastic case-proect the eyepiece from dust and moistureMounted in a nicely anodized housing.
Honestly, I wouldn't sweat viewing conditions. If you're getting a starter scope, it'll be good for observing the moon, planets, binary stars, and open clusters like the Pleiades. That will keep you and the kids busy for a while, and all of them can be seen pretty easily even in light-polluted skies. Besides, from personal experience, kids prefer immediate gratification and convenience. They're not going to want to drive out to the country.
However, if light pollution proves to be a problem, just get one of these...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LGZNMGG
It screws on the eyepieces and selectively removes the light from vapor lamps.
Be careful that it's not a LPR filter, those are different, broadband intended to deal with older streetlights, leds render them completely useless: ex: https://smile.amazon.com/Gosky-Light-Pollution-Filter-Telescope/dp/B01LGZNMGG = waste of money
I looked and didn't see any at $20, and the one I have is out of stock. (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06XKRSH6X) I see a few fake ones on ebay.
For a UHC filter, it's going to have a shiny side and generally purplish tint on the other side.
Of those in stock on Amazon, this one does look ok, but it's $30: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01L8XXZHC/