It's the 1,000's you want-the 2,000's are a bit big for Salmon and way too big for kids.
I've used my TR 1,000's for over 10 years they are an excellent piece of fishing machinery.
If the price is a bit much look to the TR® Triton Graphite Levelwind.
It's a Star drag and while it doesn't have quite the makings of a Charter Special it is a solid well made unit that'll do you/the kids for years.